Houston, Texas vs. Pismo Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pismo Beach, California is 87.0% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $187,016 in Pismo Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pismo Beach, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
386% more expensive in Pismo Beach
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Pismo Beach, CA
Compared to Houston, Pismo Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.0% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  360.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  19.7% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher