Cost of Living Calculator - Harvard, Massachusetts vs Houston, Texas


The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 37.3% cheaper than Harvard, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $98,512 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Harvard, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Harvard, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Houston
than in Harvard, Massachusetts
Harvard, MA vs Houston, TX
Compared to Harvard, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower

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