Cost of Living Calculator - New York, New York vs Houston, Alaska


The cost of living in Houston, Alaska is 37.4% cheaper than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $46,979 in Houston, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Alaska is cheaper than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Houston
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs Houston, AK
Compared to New York, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.4% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.0% lower
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower

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