Greenville, South Carolina vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 7.7% more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $134,583 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenville, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
56% more expensive in Houston
than in Greenville, South Carolina
Greenville, SC vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Greenville, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  56.2% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower