Bellevue, Washington vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 52.2% cheaper than Bellevue, Washington.

You would need a salary of $167,358 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellevue, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Bellevue, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Houston
than in Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue, WA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Bellevue, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.2% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.9% higher
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower