Rutherfordton, North Carolina vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 12.2% more expensive than Rutherfordton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $84,166 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Rutherfordton, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Rutherfordton, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Houston
than in Rutherfordton, North Carolina
Rutherfordton, NC vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Rutherfordton, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  53.0% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher