Houston, Mississippi vs. El Paso, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Paso, Texas is 17.8% more expensive than Houston, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $88,362 in El Paso, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Paso, Texas is more expensive than Houston, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in El Paso
than in Houston, Mississippi
Houston, MS vs. El Paso, TX
Compared to Houston, El Paso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  37.8% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher