Houston, Texas vs. Sterling, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Colorado is 15.4% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $84,607 in Sterling, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Colorado is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Sterling
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Sterling, CO
Compared to Houston, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  40.4% lower
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower