Fresno, California vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 7.6% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $184,898 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Houston
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Fresno, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher