Houston, Texas vs. Cathedral City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cathedral City, California is 26.5% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $126,492 in Cathedral City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cathedral City, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Cathedral City
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Cathedral City, CA
Compared to Houston, Cathedral City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% higher
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher