Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs Silver City, New Mexico


The cost of living in Silver City, New Mexico is 18.5% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $61,099 in Silver City, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver City, New Mexico is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Silver City
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs Silver City, NM
Compared to Houston, Silver City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  42.8% lower
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

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