Tacoma, Washington vs. South Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Houston, Texas is 23.3% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $23,008 in South Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Houston, Texas is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in South Houston
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. South Houston, TX
Compared to Tacoma, South Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.7% higher
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower