Houston, Texas vs. Mount Pleasant, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Pleasant, Texas is 21.6% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $78,429 in Mount Pleasant, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Pleasant, Texas is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Mount Pleasant
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Mount Pleasant, TX
Compared to Houston, Mount Pleasant is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  45.4% lower
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower