Spanaway, Washington vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 20.9% cheaper than Spanaway, Washington.

You would need a salary of $94,946 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Spanaway, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Spanaway, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Houston
than in Spanaway, Washington
Spanaway, WA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Spanaway, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.1% higher
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower