Goose Creek, South Carolina vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 2.4% more expensive than Goose Creek, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $71,651 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Goose Creek, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Goose Creek, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
40% more expensive in Houston
than in Goose Creek, South Carolina
Goose Creek, SC vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Goose Creek, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower