Houston, Texas vs. St. Charles, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Charles, Missouri is 3.6% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $43,398 in St. Charles, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Charles, Missouri is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
26% cheaper in St. Charles
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. St. Charles, MO
Compared to Houston, St. Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher