Houston, Texas vs. West Valley City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Valley City, Utah is 15.9% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $104,325 in West Valley City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Valley City, Utah is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in West Valley City
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. West Valley City, UT
Compared to Houston, West Valley City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower