Waco, Texas vs. Centralia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Centralia, Washington is 18.9% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $85,597 in Centralia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Centralia, Washington is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Centralia
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Centralia, WA
Compared to Waco, Centralia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.5% lower
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher