Santa Rosa, California vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 32.7% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $34,996 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Houston
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Santa Rosa, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower