Jasper, Alabama vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 18.5% more expensive than Jasper, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $88,865 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Jasper, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Jasper, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Houston
than in Jasper, Alabama
Jasper, AL vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Jasper, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  35.7% higher
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher