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EL PASO vs. HOUSTON
Cost of Living Comparison
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El Paso, Texas vs. Houston, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Houston, Texas is
16.5%
more expensive
than El Paso, Texas.
You would need a salary of
$186,341
in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is
more expensive
than El Paso, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Houston
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs. Houston, TX
Compared to El Paso, Houston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
16.5% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
6.6% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
41.9% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.6% lower
Commute
29.5% higher
Health
1.2% lower
Taxes
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Personal
7.0% higher
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