Altoona, Pennsylvania vs. Houston, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Arkansas is 11.8% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $83,824 in Houston, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Arkansas is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
88% more expensive in Houston
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA vs. Houston, AR
Compared to Altoona, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower