Artesia, New Mexico vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 27.8% more expensive than Artesia, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $63,922 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Artesia, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Artesia, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Houston
than in Artesia, New Mexico
Artesia, NM vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Artesia, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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)
  26.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  74.0% higher
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher