Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs Bell, California


The cost of living in Bell, California is 44.6% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $108,476 in Bell, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bell, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in Bell
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs Bell, CA
Compared to Houston, Bell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% higher
      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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  37.1% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher

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