Durham, North Carolina vs. Missouri City, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missouri City, Texas is 7.3% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,641 in Missouri City, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missouri City, Texas is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
44% more expensive in Missouri City
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Missouri City, TX
Compared to Durham, Missouri City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  44.5% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher