Odessa, Texas vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 13.4% more expensive than Odessa, Texas.

You would need a salary of $90,736 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Odessa, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Odessa, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Houston
than in Odessa, Texas
Odessa, TX vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Odessa, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  42.9% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher