Houston, Texas vs. Los Alamitos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamitos, California is 113.1% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $106,545 in Los Alamitos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamitos, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
432% more expensive in Los Alamitos
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Los Alamitos, CA
Compared to Houston, Los Alamitos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.1% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  445.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher