Vail, Colorado vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 48.8% cheaper than Vail, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $43,502 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Vail, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Vail, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Houston
than in Vail, Colorado
Vail, CO vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Vail, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.8% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  43.5% higher
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower