Aptos, California vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 54.7% cheaper than Aptos, California.

You would need a salary of $54,313 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Aptos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Aptos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Houston
than in Aptos, California
Aptos, CA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Aptos, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.7% 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
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower