Houston, Texas vs. Paducah, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paducah, Kentucky is 19.7% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $40,157 in Paducah, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paducah, 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 Paducah
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Paducah, KY
Compared to Houston, Paducah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  24.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower