Jamestown, Kentucky vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 30.5% more expensive than Jamestown, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $65,232 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Jamestown, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Jamestown, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Houston
than in Jamestown, Kentucky
Jamestown, KY vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Jamestown, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  53.4% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher