Cost of Living Calculator - Raton, New Mexico vs Houston, Texas


The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 34.9% more expensive than Raton, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $101,167 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Raton, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Raton, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Houston
than in Raton, New Mexico
Raton, NM vs Houston, TX
Compared to Raton, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% lower
  Commute
  85.6% higher
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher

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