Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, Tennessee vs Houston, Texas


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

You would need a salary of $53,233 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Charleston, Tennessee
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% more expensive in Houston
than in Charleston, Tennessee
Charleston, TN vs Houston, TX
Compared to Charleston, 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  37.4% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher

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