Ontario, California vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 24.7% cheaper than Ontario, California.

You would need a salary of $112,884 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ontario, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Ontario, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Houston
than in Ontario, California
Ontario, CA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Ontario, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower