Houston, Texas vs. Big Island, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Island, Virginia is 13.6% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $46,649 in Big Island, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Island, Virginia is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Big Island
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Big Island, VA
Compared to Houston, Big Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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)
  49.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher