Houston, Texas vs. West Plains, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Plains, Missouri is 24.1% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $56,937 in West Plains, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Plains, Missouri is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in West Plains
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. West Plains, MO
Compared to Houston, West Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  49.8% lower
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower