Lake Jackson, Texas vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 11.7% more expensive than Lake Jackson, Texas.

You would need a salary of $379,766 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Jackson, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Lake Jackson, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Houston
than in Lake Jackson, Texas
Lake Jackson, TX vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Lake Jackson, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  53.9% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher