Houston, Texas vs. Delaware City, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Delaware City, Delaware is 1.9% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $50,942 in Delaware City, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Delaware City, Delaware is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Delaware City
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Delaware City, DE
Compared to Houston, Delaware City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher