San Jose, California vs. South Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Houston, Texas is 57.9% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $25,256 in South Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Houston, Texas is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in South Houston
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. South Houston, TX
Compared to San Jose, South Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.9% 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
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower