Lake Mary, Florida vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 13.3% cheaper than Lake Mary, Florida.

You would need a salary of $86,739 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Mary, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Lake Mary, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Houston
than in Lake Mary, Florida
Lake Mary, FL vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Lake Mary, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher