Houston, Texas vs. Plainview, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainview, New York is 74.0% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $121,822 in Plainview, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainview, New York is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Plainview
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Plainview, NY
Compared to Houston, Plainview is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.0% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  225.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.5% higher
  Commute
  44.3% higher
  Health
  32.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher