Wallingford, Connecticut vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 14.0% cheaper than Wallingford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $42,979 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wallingford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Wallingford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Houston
than in Wallingford, Connecticut
Wallingford, CT vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Wallingford, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% lower