Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs Needles, California


The cost of living in Needles, California is 8.2% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $68,895 in Needles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Needles, California is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Needles
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs Needles, CA
Compared to Houston, Needles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% lower
      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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% higher
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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