Houston, Texas vs. Cottonwood, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottonwood, Minnesota is 19.5% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $40,262 in Cottonwood, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottonwood, Minnesota is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Cottonwood
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Cottonwood, MN
Compared to Houston, Cottonwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  47.1% lower
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher