Chico, California vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 16.6% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $62,555 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Houston
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Chico, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  40.2% higher
  Health
  21.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower