Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs North Charleston, South Carolina


The cost of living in North Charleston, South Carolina is 4.7% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $62,890 in North Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
26% cheaper in North Charleston
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs North Charleston, SC
Compared to Houston, North Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher

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