What is a pro or con of living in Houston, Texascompared to Bellefonte, Pennsylvania?

Transportation is 49% more expensive in Houston.

What salary do I need to live in Houston, Texas copmared to Bellefonte, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $46,000 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania should increase to $47,492 in Houston, Texas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BELLEFONTE vs. HOUSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Bellefonte, Pennsylvania vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 3.2% more expensive than Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $47,492 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
49% more expensive in Houston
than in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania

Bellefonte, PA vs. Houston, TX

Compared to Bellefonte, Houston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

2.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.2% higher

Commute

49.3% higher

Health

24.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.9% higher

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Bellefonte, Pennsylvania vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bellefonte, PA vs. Houston, TX

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