St. Cloud, Minnesota vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 12.4% more expensive than St. Cloud, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $18,538 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than St. Cloud, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Houston
than in St. Cloud, Minnesota
St. Cloud, MN vs. Houston, TX
Compared to St. Cloud, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  46.2% higher
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower