Houston, Texas vs. Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin is 14.7% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $42,670 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Beaver Dam
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Beaver Dam, WI
Compared to Houston, Beaver Dam is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  41.3% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower