Houston, Texas vs. Yakima, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yakima, Washington is 2.7% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $96,305 in Yakima, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yakima, Washington is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% cheaper in Yakima
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Yakima, WA
Compared to Houston, Yakima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower