Farmingdale, New York vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 36.0% cheaper than Farmingdale, New York.

You would need a salary of $96,012 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmingdale, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Farmingdale, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Houston
than in Farmingdale, New York
Farmingdale, NY vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Farmingdale, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% lower
      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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% lower
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower