Carthage, New York vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 20.7% more expensive than Carthage, New York.

You would need a salary of $90,550 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carthage, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Carthage, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Houston
than in Carthage, New York
Carthage, NY vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Carthage, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  69.5% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher