Cost of Living Calculator - Ithaca, New York vs Houston, Texas


The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 2.9% cheaper than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $164,991 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Ithaca, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Houston
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs Houston, TX
Compared to Ithaca, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  47.3% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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