Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs De Kalb, Texas


The cost of living in De Kalb, Texas is 20.8% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $51,455 in De Kalb, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, De Kalb, Texas is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in De Kalb
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs De Kalb, TX
Compared to Houston, De Kalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  38.7% lower
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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