Portersville, Pennsylvania vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 4.1% more expensive than Portersville, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $31,243 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Portersville, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Portersville, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Houston
than in Portersville, Pennsylvania
Portersville, PA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Portersville, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower