Marin City, California vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 44.6% cheaper than Marin City, California.

You would need a salary of $27,713 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Marin City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Marin City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Houston
than in Marin City, California
Marin City, CA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Marin City, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% lower
      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
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% lower