Houston, Texas vs. Sonora, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonora, California is 14.7% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $77,969 in Sonora, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonora, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Sonora
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Sonora, CA
Compared to Houston, Sonora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  26.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher