South Houston, TX Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in South Houston, Texas?
$3,090 / month
for a family, 42.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $37,080 for the year for a family.
$3,033 / month
for a single person, 36.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $36,400 for the year for a single person.

South Houston cost of living score
96.9
Less expensive
3.1% lower
than the US average
2.9% higher
than the Texas average
South Houston, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 96.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 3.1% lower than the U.S. average and 2.9% lower than the average for Texas.

South Houston, TX

Housing costs in South Houston?
A typical home costs $193,200, which is 42.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 35.1% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in South Houston costs $1,090 per month, which is 23.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 17.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford South Houston?
To live comfortably in South Houston, Texas, a minimum annual income of $37,080 for a family, and $36,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about South Houston?
South Houston, TX is an affordable city to live in overall. The cost of living is lower than the US average in most categories including housing, groceries, utilities, transportation, and health care. Housing costs are particularly attractive with a median home price of $134,500 and rental prices averaging around $1,000 per month for a one bedroom apartment. Grocery prices are mostly on par with national averages while utility bills tend to be slightly higher due to the Texas heat. Transportation is also fairly inexpensive with gas costing an average of about $2.50 per gallon and public transit costing around $1 for a single ride. Health care costs are also reasonable with medical insurance premiums being significantly lower than the national average.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSouth HoustonTexasUnited States
    Unlock94.2100.0
  95.2  Unlock100.0
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  57.7  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$297,600$338,100
  96.1  Unlock100.0
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  105.5  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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