Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 21.7% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $172,213 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Houston
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Salt Lake City, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  27.4% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher