Houston, Texas vs. San Carlos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Carlos, California is 234.9% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $167,435 in San Carlos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Carlos, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
748% more expensive in San Carlos
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. San Carlos, CA
Compared to Houston, San Carlos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  234.9% 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
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  897.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  21.1% higher
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% higher