Denver, Colorado vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 25.3% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $74,726 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Houston
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Denver, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower