Brookline, Massachusetts vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 53.0% cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $29,139 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Houston
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Brookline, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.0% 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
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower