Spokane, Washington vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 3.1% cheaper than Spokane, Washington.

You would need a salary of $44,554 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Spokane, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Houston
than in Spokane, Washington
Spokane, WA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Spokane, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% higher
  Commute
  30.6% higher
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher