Houston, Texas vs. Idaho, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho, North Dakota is 10.3% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $38,592 in Idaho, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho, North Dakota is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Idaho
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Idaho, ND
Compared to Houston, Idaho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  40.3% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher