Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs Defiance, Ohio


The cost of living in Defiance, Ohio is 25.9% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $37,078 in Defiance, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Defiance, Ohio is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Defiance
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs Defiance, OH
Compared to Houston, Defiance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  47.5% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower

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