Cost of Living Calculator - South Houston, Texas vs Houston, Texas


The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 5.5% more expensive than South Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $79,144 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in South Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than South Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Houston
than in South Houston, Texas
South Houston, TX vs Houston, TX
Compared to South Houston, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher

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