Bellingham, Washington vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 22.5% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $38,758 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Houston
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Bellingham, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.5% higher
  Commute
  45.1% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower