Oxford, Mississippi vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 15.5% more expensive than Oxford, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $46,191 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Oxford, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Oxford, Mississippi
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
82% more expensive in Houston
than in Oxford, Mississippi
Oxford, MS vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Oxford, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  82.2% higher
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher