Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs Ghent, Kentucky


The cost of living in Ghent, Kentucky is 26.4% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $36,806 in Ghent, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ghent, Kentucky is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Ghent
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs Ghent, KY
Compared to Houston, Ghent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  39.6% lower
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.