Cost of Living Calculator - Fairmont, West Virginia vs Houston, Texas


The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 23.7% more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $98,964 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairmont, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Houston
than in Fairmont, West Virginia
Fairmont, WV vs Houston, TX
Compared to Fairmont, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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)
  84.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  63.2% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher

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