Houston, Texas vs. Lake Jackson, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Jackson, Texas is 10.5% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $44,764 in Lake Jackson, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Jackson, Texas is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Lake Jackson
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Lake Jackson, TX
Compared to Houston, Lake Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower