Seattle, Washington vs. University Park, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in University Park, Texas is 40.0% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $177,861 in University Park, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, University Park, Texas is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in University Park
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. University Park, TX
Compared to Seattle, University Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.2% higher
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower