Cost of Living Calculator - Mount Vernon, Indiana vs Houston, Texas


The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 21.5% more expensive than Mount Vernon, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $91,126 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Mount Vernon, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Houston
than in Mount Vernon, Indiana
Mount Vernon, IN vs Houston, TX
Compared to Mount Vernon, 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  59.9% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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