What salary do I need to live in El Sobrante (Contra Costa County), California copmared to Houston, Texas?

A salary of $40,000 in Houston, Texas should increase to $68,691 in El Sobrante (Contra Costa County), 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. EL SOBRANTE (CONTRA COSTA COUNTY)
Cost of Living Comparison

Houston, Texas vs. El Sobrante (Contra Costa County), California

Q: What is a pro or con of living in El Sobrante (Contra Costa County), Californiacompared to Houston, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 174% more expensive in El Sobrante (Contra Costa County).

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Sobrante (Contra Costa County), California is 71.7% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $68,691 in El Sobrante (Contra Costa County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, El Sobrante (Contra Costa County), California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in El Sobrante (Contra Costa County)
than in Houston, Texas

Houston, TX vs. El Sobrante (Contra Costa County), CA

Compared to Houston, El Sobrante (Contra Costa County) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

71.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

197.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.0% lower

Commute

12.8% higher

Health

27.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Houston, Texas vs. El Sobrante (Contra Costa County), California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Houston, TX vs. El Sobrante (Contra Costa County), CA

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