Houston, Texas vs. Tracy, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tracy, California is 54.9% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $154,869 in Tracy, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tracy, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Tracy
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Tracy, CA
Compared to Houston, Tracy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.9% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  175.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher