Houston, Texas vs. Fullerton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fullerton, California is 66.2% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $191,105 in Fullerton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fullerton, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
253% more expensive in Fullerton
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Fullerton, CA
Compared to Houston, Fullerton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.2% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  244.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher