West Menlo Park, California vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 75.2% cheaper than West Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $12,387 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in West Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than West Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in Houston
than in West Menlo Park, California
West Menlo Park, CA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to West Menlo Park, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.2% 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
  19.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower