Memphis, Tennessee vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 23.2% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $67,774 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Houston
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Memphis, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  25.9% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher