Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs Short Pump, Virginia


The cost of living in Short Pump, Virginia is 13.3% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $107,634 in Short Pump, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Short Pump, Virginia is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Short Pump
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs Short Pump, VA
Compared to Houston, Short Pump is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher

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