Houston, Texas vs. New Kensington, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Kensington, Pennsylvania is 9.7% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $45,131 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Kensington, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in New Kensington
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. New Kensington, PA
Compared to Houston, New Kensington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher