Houston, Texas vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 11.5% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $117,681 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Columbia
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Houston, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  35.8% lower
  Health
  21.2% higher
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  Personal
  1.6% higher
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