Houston, Texas vs. Barnstable Town, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barnstable Town, Massachusetts is 32.4% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $119,120 in Barnstable Town, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barnstable Town, Massachusetts is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Barnstable Town
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Barnstable Town, MA
Compared to Houston, Barnstable Town is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher