Middletown, Delaware vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 20.9% cheaper than Middletown, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $71,210 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Middletown, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Middletown, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Houston
than in Middletown, Delaware
Middletown, DE vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Middletown, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower