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MOUNTAIN VIEW vs. HOUSTON
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Cost of Living Calculator - Mountain View, California vs Houston, Texas
The cost of living in Houston, Texas is
65.7%
cheaper
than Mountain View, California.
You would need a salary of
$239,776
in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is
cheaper
than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Houston
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs Houston, TX
Compared to Mountain View, Houston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
65.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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18.4% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
89.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.9% higher
Commute
14.1% lower
Health
11.7% lower
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Personal
3.4% lower
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