Houston, Texas vs. Boca Raton, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boca Raton, Florida is 26.5% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $135,347 in Boca Raton, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boca Raton, Florida is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Boca Raton
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Boca Raton, FL
Compared to Houston, Boca Raton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher