Cost of Living Calculator - Columbus, Mississippi vs Houston, Texas


The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 28.7% more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $160,883 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Houston
than in Columbus, Mississippi
Columbus, MS vs Houston, TX
Compared to Columbus, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  71.0% higher
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher

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