Monahans, Texas vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 21.5% more expensive than Monahans, Texas.

You would need a salary of $60,751 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Monahans, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Monahans, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Houston
than in Monahans, Texas
Monahans, TX vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Monahans, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  55.4% higher
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher