Houston, Texas vs. China Lake Acres, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in China Lake Acres, California is 13.7% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $64,712 in China Lake Acres, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, China Lake Acres, California is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in China Lake Acres
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. China Lake Acres, CA
Compared to Houston, China Lake Acres is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher