Harrisburg, North Carolina vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 9.2% cheaper than Harrisburg, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $45,390 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Harrisburg, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Houston
than in Harrisburg, North Carolina
Harrisburg, NC vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Harrisburg, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  34.9% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher