Houston, Texas vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 5.1% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $157,696 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in State College
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. State College, PA
Compared to Houston, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% higher
      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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  39.0% lower
  Health
  32.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower