Bay City, Texas vs. Lake Jackson, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Jackson, Texas is 7.5% more expensive than Bay City, Texas.

You would need a salary of $53,774 in Lake Jackson, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bay City, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Jackson, Texas is more expensive than Bay City, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Lake Jackson
than in Bay City, Texas
Bay City, TX vs. Lake Jackson, TX
Compared to Bay City, Lake Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower