Houston, Texas vs. Alvin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alvin, Texas is 1.7% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $44,246 in Alvin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alvin, Texas is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Alvin
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Alvin, TX
Compared to Houston, Alvin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower