Houston, Texas vs. Kettering, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kettering, Ohio is 11.8% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $155,175 in Kettering, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kettering, Ohio is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Kettering
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Kettering, OH
Compared to Houston, Kettering is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher