Houston, Texas vs. Pittsburg, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburg, California is 65.8% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $273,503 in Pittsburg, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburg, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Pittsburg
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Pittsburg, CA
Compared to Houston, Pittsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.8% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  20.9% higher
  Health
  27.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher