Orem, Utah vs. Friendswood, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Friendswood, Texas is 2.7% cheaper than Orem, Utah.

You would need a salary of $48,643 in Friendswood, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Orem, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Friendswood, Texas is cheaper than Orem, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Friendswood
than in Orem, Utah
Orem, UT vs. Friendswood, TX
Compared to Orem, Friendswood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  15.0% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher