Houston, Texas vs. Renton, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Renton, Washington is 51.4% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $160,498 in Renton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Renton, Washington is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Renton
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Renton, WA
Compared to Houston, Renton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.4% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.4% lower
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% higher