Houston, Texas vs. San Fernando, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Fernando, California is 54.5% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $77,225 in San Fernando, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Fernando, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in San Fernando
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. San Fernando, CA
Compared to Houston, San Fernando is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.5% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  161.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  34.5% higher
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher