Houston, Texas vs. Los Banos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Banos, California is 24.8% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $41,190 in Los Banos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Banos, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Los Banos
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Los Banos, CA
Compared to Houston, Los Banos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  9.6% higher
  Health
  27.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower