Houston, Texas vs. Pacifica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pacifica, California is 132.6% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $232,565 in Pacifica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pacifica, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
411% more expensive in Pacifica
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Pacifica, CA
Compared to Houston, Pacifica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  132.6% 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
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  470.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  25.2% higher
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% higher