Houston, Texas vs. Manteca, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manteca, California is 36.0% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $68,010 in Manteca, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manteca, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Manteca
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Manteca, CA
Compared to Houston, Manteca is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  1.8% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher