Houston, PA vs Port Vue, PA

Port Vue is moderately more affordable than Houston, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Houston scores 75 compared to 70 for Port Vue, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Houston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Houston is $890/month compared to $1,004/month in Port Vue — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Houston has cheaper rent, Port Vue actually has lower median home values ($76,100 vs $186,100).

Median household income in Houston is $70,550 compared to $62,204 in Port Vue (+13.4%). While Houston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Houston spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, less than the 19.4% in Port Vue.