Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs Welch, West Virginia


The cost of living in Welch, West Virginia is 25.4% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $55,931 in Welch, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Welch, West Virginia is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Welch
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs Welch, WV
Compared to Houston, Welch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  47.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower

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