State College, Pennsylvania vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 4.9% cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $47,560 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Houston
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State_College, PA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to State_College, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  63.9% higher
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher