Aiken, South Carolina vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 10.7% more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $70,601 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Houston
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Aiken, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  40.7% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher