Houston, Texas vs. Pico Rivera, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pico Rivera, California is 50.4% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $52,628 in Pico Rivera, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pico Rivera, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
163% more expensive in Pico Rivera
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Pico Rivera, CA
Compared to Houston, Pico Rivera is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.4% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  166.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  33.8% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher