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PALO ALTO vs. HOUSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Houston, Texas

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 77.9% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $69,285 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Houston
than in Palo Alto, California

Palo Alto, CA vs Houston, TX

Compared to Palo Alto, Houston is:

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77.9% lower

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21.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

93.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.3% higher

Commute

15.4% lower

Health

11.7% lower

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Personal

5.2% lower

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