Houston, Texas vs. Vale, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vale, Oregon is 14.1% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $42,932 in Vale, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vale, Oregon is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
32% cheaper in Vale
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Vale, OR
Compared to Houston, Vale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower