Pearland, Texas vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 8.3% cheaper than Pearland, Texas.

You would need a salary of $48,575 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Pearland, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Pearland, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Houston
than in Pearland, Texas
Pearland, TX vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Pearland, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher