Houston, Texas vs. Farmingdale, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Farmingdale, New York is 56.2% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $78,115 in Farmingdale, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Farmingdale, New York is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Farmingdale
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Farmingdale, NY
Compared to Houston, Farmingdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.2% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  144.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.5% higher
  Commute
  39.7% higher
  Health
  32.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher