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Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs Washington, District of Columbia

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 57.7% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $106,445 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
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• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in Washington
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs Washington, DC
Compared to Houston, Washington is:
  Homeowner
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  57.7% higher
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  16.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
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  Personal
  5.3% higher
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