Wilmington, Massachusetts vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 33.0% cheaper than Wilmington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $200,912 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Wilmington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Houston
than in Wilmington, Massachusetts
Wilmington, MA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Wilmington, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% lower