Columbus, Georgia vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 25.0% more expensive than Columbus, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $46,418 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Columbus, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Houston
than in Columbus, Georgia
Columbus, GA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Columbus, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  49.1% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher