Prudhoe Bay, Alaska vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 9.1% cheaper than Prudhoe Bay, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $45,433 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Prudhoe Bay, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Houston
than in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska
Prudhoe Bay, AK vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Prudhoe Bay, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  45.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% lower
  Commute
  64.4% higher
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.9% lower