Yakima, Washington vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 2.8% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,399 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
40% more expensive in Houston
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Yakima, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  40.7% higher
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher