Indio, California vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 13.7% cheaper than Indio, California.

You would need a salary of $99,299 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Indio, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Indio, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Houston
than in Indio, California
Indio, CA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Indio, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% lower
      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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  23.1% higher
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower