Watertown Town, Massachusetts vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 36.3% cheaper than Watertown Town, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $31,855 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown Town, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Watertown Town, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Houston
than in Watertown Town, Massachusetts
Watertown Town, MA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Watertown Town, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% lower
  Commute
  20.0% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% lower