Houston, Texas vs. Manhattan Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan Beach, California is 300.3% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $200,157 in Manhattan Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan Beach, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1061% more expensive in Manhattan Beach
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Manhattan Beach, CA
Compared to Houston, Manhattan Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  300.3% 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
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,231.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  31.5% higher
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher