Houston, Texas vs. Libby, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Libby, Montana is 13.6% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $43,194 in Libby, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Libby, Montana is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
40% cheaper in Libby
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Libby, MT
Compared to Houston, Libby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  40.3% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower