Houston, Texas vs. Southbury, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southbury, Connecticut is 18.7% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $209,582 in Southbury, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southbury, Connecticut is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Southbury
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Southbury, CT
Compared to Houston, Southbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% higher
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  26.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.6% higher