Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs Fort Kent, Maine


The cost of living in Fort Kent, Maine is 18.1% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $98,262 in Fort Kent, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Kent, Maine is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Fort Kent
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs Fort Kent, ME
Compared to Houston, Fort Kent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  47.0% lower
  Health
  23.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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