Houston, Texas vs. New River, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New River, Arizona is 43.8% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $107,827 in New River, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New River, Arizona is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in New River
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. New River, AZ
Compared to Houston, New River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.8% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower