Port Charlotte, Florida vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 7.4% more expensive than Port Charlotte, Florida.

You would need a salary of $69,826 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Charlotte, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Port Charlotte, Florida
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
52% more expensive in Houston
than in Port Charlotte, Florida
Port Charlotte, FL vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Port Charlotte, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  52.8% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher