Burien, Washington vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 30.5% cheaper than Burien, Washington.

You would need a salary of $52,091 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Burien, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Burien, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Houston
than in Burien, Washington
Burien, WA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Burien, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.5% higher
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower