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


The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 17.9% more expensive than Kilgore, Texas.

You would need a salary of $88,429 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Kilgore, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Kilgore, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Houston
than in Kilgore, Texas
Kilgore, TX vs Houston, TX
Compared to Kilgore, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  39.0% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower

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