Houston, Texas vs. Del Mar, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Del Mar, California is 301.6% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $200,785 in Del Mar, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Del Mar, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1276% more expensive in Del Mar
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Del Mar, CA
Compared to Houston, Del Mar is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  301.6% 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
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,233.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher