Whittier, Alaska vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 15.8% more expensive than Whittier, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $86,818 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Whittier, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Whittier, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Houston
than in Whittier, Alaska
Whittier, AK vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Whittier, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  27.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% lower
  Commute
  85.6% higher
  Health
  23.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower