Knoxville, Tennessee vs. South Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Houston, Texas is 1.0% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $95,449 in South Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Houston, Texas is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
50% more expensive in South Houston
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. South Houston, TX
Compared to Knoxville, South Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  50.5% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher