Houston, Texas vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 23.6% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $92,670 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Houston, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.7% lower
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher