Houston, Texas vs. Alachua, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alachua, Florida is 1.2% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $41,516 in Alachua, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alachua, Florida is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
20% cheaper in Alachua
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Alachua, FL
Compared to Houston, Alachua is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower