Barboursville, West Virginia vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 16.7% more expensive than Barboursville, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $58,374 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Barboursville, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Barboursville, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Houston
than in Barboursville, West Virginia
Barboursville, WV vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Barboursville, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  47.3% higher
  Health
  28.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher