Columbia Heights, Minnesota vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 3.1% cheaper than Columbia Heights, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $72,643 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Columbia Heights, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Houston
than in Columbia Heights, Minnesota
Columbia Heights, MN vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Columbia Heights, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower