Media, Pennsylvania vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 24.0% cheaper than Media, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $37,987 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Media, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Media, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Houston
than in Media, Pennsylvania
Media, PA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Media, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower