Houston, Texas vs. Benicia, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benicia, California is 65.8% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $177,561 in Benicia, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benicia, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
207% more expensive in Benicia
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Benicia, CA
Compared to Houston, Benicia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.8% higher
      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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  246.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher