Houston, Texas vs. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is 34.8% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $198,104 in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Mount Pleasant
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Mount Pleasant, SC
Compared to Houston, Mount Pleasant is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher