Tracy, California vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 35.4% cheaper than Tracy, California.

You would need a salary of $71,028 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tracy, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Tracy, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Houston
than in Tracy, California
Tracy, CA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Tracy, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower