Franklin, Tennessee vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 31.0% cheaper than Franklin, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $71,022 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Franklin, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Franklin, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Houston
than in Franklin, Tennessee
Franklin, TN vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Franklin, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower