Cost of Living Comparison
Compare the cost of living between major US cities and find your equivalent salary.
Houston COL Index100
New York City COL Index187
Equivalent Salary in New York City$149,600+87.0% cost of living ($69,600 more needed)
Estimated Annual Spending Breakdown
CategoryHoustonNew
Housing (35%)$35,840$89,600
Groceries (15%)$12,000$14,160
Transport (15%)$12,000$15,840
Other (35%)$28,000$97,913
COL indices are approximate estimates. Housing is typically the largest variable. US average = 100.