Lacey, Washington vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 13.3% cheaper than Lacey, Washington.

You would need a salary of $138,658 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lacey, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Lacey, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Houston
than in Lacey, Washington
Lacey, WA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Lacey, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.5% higher
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower