Cost of Living Calculator - Homer, Alaska vs Houston, Texas


The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 9.3% cheaper than Homer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $100,670 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Homer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Homer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Houston
than in Homer, Alaska
Homer, AK vs Houston, TX
Compared to Homer, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  20.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% lower
  Commute
  77.3% higher
  Health
  26.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower

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