Upper Darby, Pennsylvania vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 2.7% more expensive than Upper Darby, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $35,941 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Houston
than in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
Upper Darby, PA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Upper Darby, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower