Mount Carmel, Illinois vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 30.5% more expensive than Mount Carmel, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $65,232 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Carmel, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Mount Carmel, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
219% more expensive in Houston
than in Mount Carmel, Illinois
Mount Carmel, IL vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Mount Carmel, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  78.7% higher
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher