Cost of Living Calculator - Belen, New Mexico vs Houston, Texas


The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 23.5% more expensive than Belen, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $123,545 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Belen, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Belen, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Houston
than in Belen, New Mexico
Belen, NM vs Houston, TX
Compared to Belen, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  36.6% higher
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher

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