Houston, Texas vs. Rancho San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 56.9% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $108,232 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Rancho San Diego
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Rancho San Diego, CA
Compared to Houston, Rancho San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.9% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  197.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher