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PALO_ALTO vs. HOUSTON
Cost of Living Comparison
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Palo Alto, California vs. Houston, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Houston, Texas is
77.9%
cheaper
than Palo Alto, California.
You would need a salary of
$11,033
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:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
77.9% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
21.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
93.7% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.3% higher
Commute
15.4% lower
Health
11.7% lower
Taxes
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Personal
5.2% lower
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