Oil City, Pennsylvania vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 43.8% more expensive than Oil City, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $50,339 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Oil City, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Oil City, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
219% more expensive in Houston
than in Oil City, Pennsylvania
Oil City, PA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Oil City, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.8% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  380.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  52.0% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher