Seattle, Washington vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 43.1% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $34,148 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Houston
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Seattle, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.3% higher
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower