Baytown, Texas vs. Waco, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 5.5% cheaper than Baytown, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,246 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Baytown, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas is cheaper than Baytown, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Waco
than in Baytown, Texas
Baytown, TX vs. Waco, TX
Compared to Baytown, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower