Houston, Texas vs. West Haven, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Haven, Connecticut is 12.4% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $162,916 in West Haven, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Haven, Connecticut is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in West Haven
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. West Haven, CT
Compared to Houston, West Haven is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.1% higher
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  26.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.0% higher