Oriental, North Carolina vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 3.6% cheaper than Oriental, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $48,184 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Oriental, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Oriental, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Houston
than in Oriental, North Carolina
Oriental, NC vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Oriental, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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)
  24.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  50.1% higher
  Health
  27.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher

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