Houston, Texas vs. Maricopa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Maricopa, California is 1.5% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $49,267 in Maricopa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maricopa, California is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Maricopa
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Maricopa, CA
Compared to Houston, Maricopa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% lower
      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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher