Houston, Texas vs. New Castle, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Castle, Delaware is 1.0% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $116,204 in New Castle, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Castle, Delaware is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
18% more expensive in New Castle
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. New Castle, DE
Compared to Houston, New Castle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher