Houston, Texas vs. Eureka, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eureka, California is 8.1% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $54,031 in Eureka, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eureka, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Eureka
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Eureka, CA
Compared to Houston, Eureka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  36.6% lower
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher