Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 3.7% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $99,544 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Houston
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Springfield, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  27.4% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher