Union, South Carolina vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 38.0% more expensive than Union, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $69,003 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Union, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Union, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Houston
than in Union, South Carolina
Union, SC vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Union, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  217.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  53.2% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher