Pikeville, Kentucky vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 15.9% more expensive than Pikeville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $52,154 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Pikeville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Pikeville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Houston
than in Pikeville, Kentucky
Pikeville, KY vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Pikeville, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  57.6% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher