Houston, Texas vs. Garden Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Garden Grove, California is 61.3% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $161,257 in Garden Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Garden Grove, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
228% more expensive in Garden Grove
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Garden Grove, CA
Compared to Houston, Garden Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.3% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  240.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher