Cost of Living Calculator - Surf City, North Carolina vs Houston, Texas


The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 20.1% cheaper than Surf City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $39,974 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Surf City, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Surf City, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Houston
than in Surf City, North Carolina
Surf_City, NC vs Houston, TX
Compared to Surf_City, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  21.1% higher
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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