Juneau, Alaska vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 16.4% cheaper than Juneau, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $41,813 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Juneau, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Juneau, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Houston
than in Juneau, Alaska
Juneau, AK vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Juneau, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  27.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  65.0% higher
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower

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