Taft, Texas vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 28.4% more expensive than Taft, Texas.

You would need a salary of $164,301 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Taft, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Taft, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Houston
than in Taft, Texas
Taft, TX vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Taft, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  42.9% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher