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


The cost of living in West, Texas is 18.1% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $40,942 in West, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West, Texas is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in West
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs West, TX
Compared to Houston, West is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  35.2% lower
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower

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