Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Houston, Arkansas


The cost of living in Houston, Arkansas is 50.2% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $37,367 in Houston, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Arkansas is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Houston
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Houston, AR
Compared to Seattle, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.2% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.6% higher
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.3% lower

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