Houston, Texas vs. Philadelphia, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Mississippi is 23.1% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $38,429 in Philadelphia, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Mississippi is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Philadelphia, MS
Compared to Houston, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower