Murray, Kentucky vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 24.2% more expensive than Murray, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $41,727 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Murray, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Murray, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Houston
than in Murray, Kentucky
Murray, KY vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Murray, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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)
  36.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  80.3% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher