Montecito, California vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 80.4% cheaper than Montecito, California.

You would need a salary of $9,823 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Montecito, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Montecito, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% cheaper in Houston
than in Montecito, California
Montecito, CA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Montecito, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.4% 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
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  18.1% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower