Houston, Texas vs. Yuma, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yuma, Arizona is 4.2% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,906 in Yuma, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yuma, Arizona is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
34% cheaper in Yuma
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Yuma, AZ
Compared to Houston, Yuma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  43.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher