Rancho San Diego, California vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 36.2% cheaper than Rancho San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $63,752 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Rancho San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Houston
than in Rancho San Diego, California
Rancho San Diego, CA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Rancho San Diego, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower