Americus, Georgia vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 37.0% more expensive than Americus, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $68,508 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Americus, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Americus, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Houston
than in Americus, Georgia
Americus, GA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Americus, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  77.1% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher