Houston, Texas vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 43.2% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $120,327 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Houston, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher