Houston, Texas vs. River Oaks, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in River Oaks, Texas is 3.4% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $72,487 in River Oaks, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, River Oaks, Texas is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in River Oaks
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. River Oaks, TX
Compared to Houston, River Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher