Menlo Park, California vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 73.1% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $30,390 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in Houston
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Menlo Park, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  19.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  19.0% lower
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  Personal
  15.6% lower
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