Ephrata, Pennsylvania vs. Houston, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Delaware is 5.0% more expensive than Ephrata, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $78,734 in Houston, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Ephrata, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Delaware is more expensive than Ephrata, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Houston
than in Ephrata, Pennsylvania
Ephrata, PA vs. Houston, DE
Compared to Ephrata, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher