Beckley, West Virginia vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 36.2% more expensive than Beckley, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $68,117 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Beckley, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Beckley, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Houston
than in Beckley, West Virginia
Beckley, WV vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Beckley, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  163.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  69.3% higher
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher