Houston, Texas vs. Gardner, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gardner, Kansas is 2.3% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $53,198 in Gardner, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gardner, Kansas is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Gardner
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Gardner, KS
Compared to Houston, Gardner is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher