Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs Columbia, North Carolina


The cost of living in Columbia, North Carolina is 20.6% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $39,686 in Columbia, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, North Carolina is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Columbia
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs Columbia, NC
Compared to Houston, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% lower
      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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  37.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower

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