Albany, New York vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 1.0% cheaper than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $101,933 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Albany, New York
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% more expensive in Houston
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Albany, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  35.8% higher
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower