Pomona, California vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 30.9% cheaper than Pomona, California.

You would need a salary of $34,526 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Pomona, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Pomona, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Houston
than in Pomona, California
Pomona, CA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Pomona, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower