Carthage, Texas vs. Lake Jackson, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Jackson, Texas is 8.0% more expensive than Carthage, Texas.

You would need a salary of $72,330 in Lake Jackson, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carthage, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Jackson, Texas is more expensive than Carthage, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Lake Jackson
than in Carthage, Texas
Carthage, TX vs. Lake Jackson, TX
Compared to Carthage, Lake Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower