Nashville, Tennessee vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 7.4% cheaper than Nashville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $97,260 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Nashville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Nashville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Houston
than in Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, TN vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Nashville, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher