Houston, Texas vs. Santa Fe Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe Springs, California is 53.4% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $134,995 in Santa Fe Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe Springs, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Santa Fe Springs
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Santa Fe Springs, CA
Compared to Houston, Santa Fe Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.4% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  33.0% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher