Fairmont, West Virginia vs. Friendswood, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Friendswood, Texas is 39.2% more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $69,626 in Friendswood, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairmont, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Friendswood, Texas is more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Friendswood
than in Fairmont, West Virginia
Fairmont, WV vs. Friendswood, TX
Compared to Fairmont, Friendswood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  198.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  34.8% higher
  Health
  21.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher