Houston, Texas vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 190.6% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $180,157 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
549% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Redwood City, CA
Compared to Houston, Redwood City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  190.6% 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
  20.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  767.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% higher