Yakima, Washington vs. Lake Jackson, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Jackson, Texas is 8.0% cheaper than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $46,017 in Lake Jackson, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Jackson, Texas is cheaper than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Lake Jackson
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Lake Jackson, TX
Compared to Yakima, Lake Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  8.6% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower