San Francisco, California vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 60.9% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $41,488 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Houston
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to San Francisco, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  24.8% lower
  Health
  17.2% lower
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  Personal
  16.7% lower
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