Cost of Living Calculator - Waverly, Iowa vs Houston, Texas


The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 16.5% more expensive than Waverly, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $174,695 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Waverly, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Waverly, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Houston
than in Waverly, Iowa
Waverly, IA vs Houston, TX
Compared to Waverly, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  87.4% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower

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