Watertown, New York vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 25.0% more expensive than Watertown, New York.

You would need a salary of $117,500 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Watertown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Houston
than in Watertown, New York
Watertown, NY vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Watertown, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  80.0% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher