Houston, Texas vs. Waco, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 17.4% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $144,581 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Waco
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Waco, TX
Compared to Houston, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  39.2% lower
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower