Wheeling, West Virginia vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 25.7% more expensive than Wheeling, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $70,368 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Wheeling, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Houston
than in Wheeling, West Virginia
Wheeling, WV vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Wheeling, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  50.4% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower