Santa Clarita, California vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 35.3% cheaper than Santa Clarita, California.

You would need a salary of $161,199 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Santa Clarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Houston
than in Santa Clarita, California
Santa Clarita, CA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Santa Clarita, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower