Houston, Texas vs. Andover, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Andover, Massachusetts is 61.0% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $262,507 in Andover, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Andover, Massachusetts is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
223% more expensive in Andover
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Andover, MA
Compared to Houston, Andover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.0% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  240.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher