Houston, Texas vs. Machias, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Machias, Maine is 21.3% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $70,869 in Machias, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Machias, Maine is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Machias
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Machias, ME
Compared to Houston, Machias is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  40.6% lower
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower