Round Rock, Texas vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 18.0% cheaper than Round Rock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $69,678 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Round Rock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Round Rock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Houston
than in Round Rock, Texas
Round Rock, TX vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Round Rock, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher