Houston, Texas vs. West Covina, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Covina, California is 60.6% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $80,314 in West Covina, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Covina, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
205% more expensive in West Covina
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. West Covina, CA
Compared to Houston, West Covina is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.6% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  202.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  37.7% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher