Seneca, South Carolina vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 13.0% more expensive than Seneca, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $118,669 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Seneca, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Seneca, South Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
71% more expensive in Houston
than in Seneca, South Carolina
Seneca, SC vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Seneca, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% higher
      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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  71.7% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher