Houston, Texas vs. Carmel Valley Village, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel Valley Village, California is 116.8% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $108,377 in Carmel Valley Village, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel Valley Village, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
444% more expensive in Carmel Valley Village
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Carmel Valley Village, CA
Compared to Houston, Carmel Valley Village is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  116.8% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  449.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  51.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher