Lewes, Delaware vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 18.4% cheaper than Lewes, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $81,624 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewes, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Lewes, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Houston
than in Lewes, Delaware
Lewes, DE vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Lewes, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  36.8% higher
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher