Cost of Living Calculator - South Houston, Texas vs Lakewood, Washington


The cost of living in Lakewood, Washington is 31.8% more expensive than South Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $65,916 in Lakewood, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in South Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Washington is more expensive than South Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Lakewood
than in South Houston, Texas
South_Houston, TX vs Lakewood, WA
Compared to South_Houston, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% higher
      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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.7% lower
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher

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