San Mateo, California vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 61.9% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $62,117 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Houston
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to San Mateo, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.9% 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
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower