Fayetteville, North Carolina vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 16.5% more expensive than Fayetteville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $92,006 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Fayetteville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Houston
than in Fayetteville, North Carolina
Fayetteville, NC vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Fayetteville, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  54.3% higher
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower