Houston, Texas vs. Corte Madera, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Corte Madera, California is 172.6% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $136,283 in Corte Madera, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Corte Madera, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
539% more expensive in Corte Madera
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Corte Madera, CA
Compared to Houston, Corte Madera is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  172.6% 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
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  624.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.4% higher