Arnold, California vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 19.9% cheaper than Arnold, California.

You would need a salary of $100,147 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Arnold, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Arnold, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Houston
than in Arnold, California
Arnold, CA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Arnold, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  22.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower