Houston, Texas vs. Holden, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Holden, Massachusetts is 20.5% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $60,262 in Holden, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Holden, Massachusetts is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Holden
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Holden, MA
Compared to Houston, Holden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher