Houston, Texas vs. Santa Paula, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Paula, California is 42.5% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $171,016 in Santa Paula, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Paula, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in Santa Paula
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Santa Paula, CA
Compared to Houston, Santa Paula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher