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


The cost of living in California City, California is 2.4% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $81,927 in California City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California City, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in California City
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs California City, CA
Compared to Houston, California City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% higher
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

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