Houston, Texas vs. Whitefish, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whitefish, Montana is 33.7% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $668,586 in Whitefish, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitefish, Montana is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
238% more expensive in Whitefish
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Whitefish, MT
Compared to Houston, Whitefish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% higher
      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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  37.4% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher