Hershey, Pennsylvania vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 7.1% cheaper than Hershey, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $46,449 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Houston
than in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Hershey, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% lower
      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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  34.5% higher
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower