Houston, Texas vs. Scott City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scott City, Kansas is 16.9% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $62,356 in Scott City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scott City, Kansas is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Scott City
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Scott City, KS
Compared to Houston, Scott City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  46.3% lower
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher