Houston, Texas vs. Whidbey Island Station, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whidbey Island Station, Washington is 3.6% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $72,330 in Whidbey Island Station, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whidbey Island Station, Washington is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
31% cheaper in Whidbey Island Station
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Whidbey Island Station, WA
Compared to Houston, Whidbey Island Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.7% lower
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher