Sterling, Colorado vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 18.2% more expensive than Sterling, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $53,187 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Sterling, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Houston
than in Sterling, Colorado
Sterling, CO vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Sterling, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  67.8% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher