Houston, Texas vs. Cortez, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cortez, Colorado is 10.5% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $44,764 in Cortez, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cortez, Colorado is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% cheaper in Cortez
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Cortez, CO
Compared to Houston, Cortez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower