Houston, Texas vs. Orem, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orem, Utah is 15.7% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $108,764 in Orem, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orem, Utah is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Orem
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Orem, UT
Compared to Houston, Orem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower