Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs Essex, Vermont


The cost of living in Essex, Vermont is 15.9% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $231,832 in Essex, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Essex, Vermont is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Essex
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs Essex, VT
Compared to Houston, Essex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.9% higher
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  36.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher

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