Houston, Texas vs. Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlisle, Pennsylvania is 3.5% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $48,272 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlisle, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
29% cheaper in Carlisle
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Carlisle, PA
Compared to Houston, Carlisle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher