What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $51,053 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View CDP (Contra Costa County), California.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 31.9% cheaper than Mountain View CDP (Contra Costa County), California.

You would need a salary of $51,053 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View CDP (Contra Costa County), California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Mountain View CDP (Contra Costa County), California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Houston
than in Mountain View CDP (Contra Costa County), California

Mountain View Cdp (Contra Costa County), CA vs Houston, TX

Compared to Mountain View Cdp (Contra Costa County), Houston is:

Homeowner

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31.9% lower

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Food

10.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

59.6% lower

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Utilities

2.1% lower

Commute

11.3% lower

Health

21.5% lower

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Personal

9.4% lower

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