Houston, Texas vs. Saratoga, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saratoga, California is 349.6% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $247,298 in Saratoga, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saratoga, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1262% more expensive in Saratoga
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Saratoga, CA
Compared to Houston, Saratoga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  349.6% 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
  26.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,348.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  24.5% higher
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher