Cost of Living Calculator - Lewiston, Maine vs Houston, Texas


The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 10.9% more expensive than Lewiston, Maine.

You would need a salary of $55,459 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewiston, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Lewiston, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Houston
than in Lewiston, Maine
Lewiston, ME vs Houston, TX
Compared to Lewiston, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  54.7% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher

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