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SACRAMENTO vs. HOUSTON
Cost of Living Comparison
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Sacramento, California vs. Houston, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Houston, Texas is
21.5%
cheaper
than Sacramento, California.
You would need a salary of
$175,843
in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is
cheaper
than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Houston
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Sacramento, Houston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
21.5% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
6.4% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
43.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.9% lower
Commute
1.7% lower
Health
8.6% lower
Taxes
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Personal
5.4% lower
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