Southbury, Connecticut vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 15.8% cheaper than Southbury, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $42,108 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Southbury, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Southbury, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Houston
than in Southbury, Connecticut
Southbury, CT vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Southbury, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% lower
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% lower