What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $42,565 in Allegheny township (Somerset County), Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Allegheny township (Somerset County), Pennsylvania is 14.9% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $42,565 in Allegheny township (Somerset County), Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Allegheny township (Somerset County), Pennsylvania is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Allegheny township (Somerset County)
than in Houston, Texas

Houston, TX vs Allegheny_Township_(Somerset_County), PA

Compared to Houston, Allegheny_Township_(Somerset_County) is:

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14.9% lower

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0.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

31.3% lower

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Utilities

2.5% lower

Commute

19.7% lower

Health

6.6% higher

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Personal

4.4% lower

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