Red Oak, Iowa vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 40.4% more expensive than Red Oak, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $89,882 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Red Oak, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Red Oak, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in Houston
than in Red Oak, Iowa
Red Oak, IA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Red Oak, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  174.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  90.4% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher