Houston, Texas vs. Miranda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Miranda, California is 30.2% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $48,158 in Miranda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Miranda, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Miranda
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Miranda, CA
Compared to Houston, Miranda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher