Houston, Texas vs. Eagle Lake, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eagle Lake, Texas is 22.7% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $85,005 in Eagle Lake, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eagle Lake, Texas is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Eagle Lake
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Eagle Lake, TX
Compared to Houston, Eagle Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  38.7% lower
  Health
  21.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower