Houston, Texas vs. Dover, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dover, Delaware is 2.3% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $70,341 in Dover, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dover, Delaware is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% cheaper in Dover
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Dover, DE
Compared to Houston, Dover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher