Upper Lake, California vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 12.9% cheaper than Upper Lake, California.

You would need a salary of $43,528 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Upper Lake, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Upper Lake, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Houston
than in Upper Lake, California
Upper Lake, CA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Upper Lake, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher