Vallejo, California vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 26.8% cheaper than Vallejo, California.

You would need a salary of $31,492 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Vallejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Vallejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Houston
than in Vallejo, California
Vallejo, CA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Vallejo, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower