Union City, California vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 52.1% cheaper than Union City, California.

You would need a salary of $47,894 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Union City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Union City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Houston
than in Union City, California
Union City, CA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Union City, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.1% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower