Wellington, Kansas vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 33.4% more expensive than Wellington, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $66,690 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wellington, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Wellington, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in Houston
than in Wellington, Kansas
Wellington, KS vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Wellington, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  183.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  51.2% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher