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MATTHEWS vs. HOUSTON
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Matthews, North Carolina vs. Houston, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Houston, Texas is
11.0%
cheaper
than Matthews, North Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$120,154
in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Matthews, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is
cheaper
than Matthews, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Houston
than in Matthews, North Carolina
Matthews, NC vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Matthews, Houston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
11.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
2.4% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
35.7% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
2.4% lower
Commute
17.5% higher
Health
0.1% higher
Taxes
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Personal
1.2% higher
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