Houston, Texas vs. Hobbs, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hobbs, New Mexico is 17.1% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $82,932 in Hobbs, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hobbs, New Mexico is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Hobbs
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Hobbs, NM
Compared to Houston, Hobbs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  39.7% lower
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower