Houston, Texas vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 84.5% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $260,149 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
268% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Houston, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
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  84.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  271.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  38.9% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
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  Personal
  4.1% higher
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