Wakefield, Massachusetts vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 35.3% cheaper than Wakefield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $58,271 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wakefield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Wakefield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Houston
than in Wakefield, Massachusetts
Wakefield, MA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Wakefield, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% lower