Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs Morro Bay, California


The cost of living in Morro Bay, California is 62.1% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $121,571 in Morro Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morro Bay, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
265% more expensive in Morro Bay
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs Morro Bay, CA
Compared to Houston, Morro Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.1% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  247.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher

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