Elkins, West Virginia vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 32.3% more expensive than Elkins, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $66,136 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkins, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Elkins, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Houston
than in Elkins, West Virginia
Elkins, WV vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Elkins, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% higher
  Commute
  100.7% higher
  Health
  29.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher