Merrimack, New Hampshire vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 16.5% cheaper than Merrimack, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $62,609 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrimack, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Merrimack, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Houston
than in Merrimack, New Hampshire
Merrimack, NH vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Merrimack, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% lower
  Commute
  26.6% higher
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower