salaryHouston is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Washington to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,533
$2,370
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$2,192
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$118,495
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$737,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
108.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$4,312
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$96
👥 People living there
2,328,253
681,294
Commute to work
27.2 min
30 min
College degree
36.6%
64.2%
Own their home
42.1%
41.5%
Below poverty line
19.9%
15.4%
Unemployment
6.9%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Washington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Houston | Washington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | $46,040 | +109% in Washington |
| Operations Manager | $119,600 | $156,460 | +31% in Washington |
| Market Research Analyst | $67,370 | $87,160 | +29% in Washington |
| Electrician | $59,180 | $75,930 | +28% in Washington |
| Lawyer | $157,980 | $195,190 | +24% in Washington |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,500 | $79,470 | +23% in Washington |
| Restaurant Cook | $35,050 | $42,920 | +22% in Washington |
| Carpenter | $49,670 | $60,800 | +22% in Washington |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Washington cheaper to live in?
Houston is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,533 a month there versus $2,370 in Washington.
What salary do I need in Washington to match $60,000 in Houston?
About $66,239 a year gives the same standard of living in Washington.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Washington?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $118,495 in Washington, 41% more in Washington.