South Houston, Texas vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 85.4% more expensive than South Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $92,707 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in South Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than South Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
326% more expensive in Seattle
than in South Houston, Texas
South Houston, TX vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to South Houston, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.4% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  422.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.4% lower
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% higher