Little Rock, Arkansas vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 18.0% more expensive than Little Rock, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $79,091 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Little Rock, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Houston
than in Little Rock, Arkansas
Little Rock, AR vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Little Rock, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  43.2% higher
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher