Columbia, South Carolina vs. Lake Jackson, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Jackson, Texas is 1.2% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $75,888 in Lake Jackson, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Jackson, Texas is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Lake Jackson
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Lake Jackson, TX
Compared to Columbia, Lake Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower