Oak Ridge, Tennessee vs. South Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Houston, Texas is 6.5% more expensive than Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $103,276 in South Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Houston, Texas is more expensive than Oak Ridge, Tennessee
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
44% more expensive in South Houston
than in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Oak Ridge, TN vs. South Houston, TX
Compared to Oak Ridge, South Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  44.8% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher