Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs Sour Lake, Texas


The cost of living in Sour Lake, Texas is 5.8% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $70,682 in Sour Lake, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sour Lake, Texas is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Sour Lake
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs Sour Lake, TX
Compared to Houston, Sour Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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