Houston, Texas vs. Watertown, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown, New York is 20.0% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $40,000 in Watertown, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown, New York is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Watertown
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Watertown, NY
Compared to Houston, Watertown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  44.5% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower