Ferndale, Washington vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 19.5% cheaper than Ferndale, Washington.

You would need a salary of $102,178 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ferndale, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Ferndale, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Houston
than in Ferndale, Washington
Ferndale, WA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Ferndale, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.5% higher
  Commute
  37.6% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower