Berwick, Maine vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 8.6% cheaper than Berwick, Maine.

You would need a salary of $68,541 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Berwick, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Berwick, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Houston
than in Berwick, Maine
Berwick, ME vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Berwick, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% lower
      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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  29.6% higher
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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