Cost of Living

FOURTH QUARTER 2004 Average for 305 Urban Areas = 100
Metropolitan Statistical Area	Composite	Groceries	Housing	Utilities	Transportation	Health Care	Misc. Goods & Services
New York - Newark - Edison NY - NJ - PA	153,4	120.5	232.2	144.3	109.4	114.9	118.6
Los Angeles - Long Beach - Santa Ana CA	143.7	105.4	236.1	94.2	115.7	108.9	105.4
Washington - Arlington - Alexandria DC - VA - MD - WV	133.7	113.7	199.1	111.2	109.7	103.5	102.1
Boston - Cambridge - Quincy - MA - NH	130.6	118.6	146.7	147.8	100.9	125.7	126.4
Miama - Fort Lauderdale - Miama Beach FL	109.5	107.4	125.1	92.3	109.7	107.3	101.8
Chicago - Naperville - Joliet LI - IN - WI	107.3	105.4	112.7	118.3	115.4	108.0	97.2
Denver - Aurora CO	104.3	99.4	106.6	105.0	96.5	105.4	106.4
Atlanta - Sandy Springs - Marrietta GA	94.0	96.9	87.1	85.0	97.4	105.3	99.0
Dallas - Fort Worth - Arlington TX	93.0	97.2	77.0	110.2	97.2	99.8	98.0
Houston - Sugarland - Baytown TX	89.3	86.2	74.0	104.6	94.4	95.3	97.0
Source: Council for Community and Economic Research, ACCRA Cost of Living Index, Third Quarter 2009 (published November 2009) Note: Data are unweighted averages for all reporting places in each metropolitan area.

Earth Quest Adventures

Earthquest Adventures Theme Park is a resort style thematic theme park currently under design to bring travel and tourism opportunities to the East Montgomery County area in the near future.
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Did You Know?

EMCID annually funds over $1,250,000 toward local firefighting and public safety needs for the residents of our area. This year EMCID will allocate over $696,000 for the Porter Fire Department, $458,000 for the New Caney Fire Department, and $100,000 for the Splendora Fire Department’s needs in fire protection for the residents of East Montgomery County.

Economic Development

Economic Development programs for businesses in East Montgomery County include funds available for small business expansion and relocation. In each case additional jobs need to be created and filled by residents residing within our District boundary. These funds are loaned out at below market rates and can be structured to fit your businesses growth needs.
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Scholarship Foundation

Educational opportunities are available for every graduating senior. $1,000 is provided for each student which graduates from within the local High schools, or those that may be home schooled. Please call our office for additional information.
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