Houston, Texas vs. New Haven, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Haven, Connecticut is 10.5% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $55,236 in New Haven, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Haven, Connecticut is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in New Haven
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. New Haven, CT
Compared to Houston, New Haven is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.7% higher
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  26.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.3% higher