Houston, TX vs Philadelphia, PA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Equivalent Salary
$100,000 in Houston, TX = $103,320 in Philadelphia, PA
Buying power is 3.3% higher in Philadelphia, PA
Median Rent
$1,313 vs $1,323
0.8% higher in Philadelphia, PA
Median Income
$62,894 vs $60,698
-3.5% lower in Philadelphia, PA
Home Value
$253,400 vs $232,400
-8.3% lower in Philadelphia, PA
Price Level
100.2 vs 103.5
US avg = 100
Salary Needed for Median Rent
$52,500 vs $52,900
30% of gross income guideline
Rent as % of Income
25.1% vs 26.2%
Lower is more affordable