Port Orchard, Washington vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 17.6% cheaper than Port Orchard, Washington.

You would need a salary of $102,174 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Orchard, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Port Orchard, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Houston
than in Port Orchard, Washington
Port Orchard, WA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Port Orchard, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.5% higher
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower