Tumwater, Washington vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 12.4% cheaper than Tumwater, Washington.

You would need a salary of $61,330 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tumwater, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Tumwater, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Houston
than in Tumwater, Washington
Tumwater, WA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Tumwater, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.1% higher
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher