West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 11.6% cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $168,009 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Houston
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Houston, TX
Compared to West Palm Beach, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower