Cost of Living Calculator - Short Pump, Virginia vs Houston, Texas


The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 11.7% cheaper than Short Pump, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $83,849 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Short Pump, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Short Pump, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Houston
than in Short Pump, Virginia
Short Pump, VA vs Houston, TX
Compared to Short Pump, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  42.3% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower

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