Collegeville, Pennsylvania vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 18.5% cheaper than Collegeville, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $40,742 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Collegeville, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Collegeville, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Houston
than in Collegeville, Pennsylvania
Collegeville, PA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Collegeville, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  28.5% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower