Houston, Texas vs. Murray, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murray, Kentucky is 19.5% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $96,628 in Murray, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murray, Kentucky is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Murray
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Murray, KY
Compared to Houston, Murray is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  44.5% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower