What is a pro or con of living in East Los Angeles, Californiacompared to Houston, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 143% more expensive in East Los Angeles.

What salary do I need to live in East Los Angeles, California copmared to Houston, Texas?

A salary of $46,000 in Houston, Texas should increase to $68,013 in East Los Angeles, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HOUSTON vs. EAST LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

Houston, Texas vs. East Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Los Angeles, California is 47.9% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $68,013 in East Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, East Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in East Los Angeles
than in Houston, Texas

Houston, TX vs. East Los Angeles, CA

Compared to Houston, East Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

47.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

144.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.3% higher

Commute

33.9% higher

Health

5.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Houston, Texas vs. East Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Houston, TX vs. East Los Angeles, CA

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