Farmington, New Mexico vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 22.0% more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $60,983 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Houston
than in Farmington, New Mexico
Farmington, NM vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Farmington, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  52.2% higher
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher