Houston, Texas vs. Burlington, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Washington is 17.3% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $134,869 in Burlington, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Washington is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Burlington
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Burlington, WA
Compared to Houston, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.0% lower
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher

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