Houston, Texas vs. Wichita Falls, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita Falls, Texas is 20.7% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,560 in Wichita Falls, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita Falls, Texas is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Wichita Falls
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Wichita Falls, TX
Compared to Houston, Wichita Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  44.7% lower
  Health
  35.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower