Cincinnati, Ohio vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 10.0% more expensive than Cincinnati, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $209,040 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Cincinnati, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Houston
than in Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati, OH vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Cincinnati, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  27.1% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher