Houston, Texas vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 76.5% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $132,408 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in New York
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. New York, NY
Compared to Houston, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.5% 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
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  267.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  56.0% higher
  Commute
  52.2% higher
  Health
  34.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% higher