Castine, Maine vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 15.5% cheaper than Castine, Maine.

You would need a salary of $71,836 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Castine, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Castine, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Houston
than in Castine, Maine
Castine, ME vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Castine, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  62.8% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher