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SACRAMENTO vs. HOUSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Sacramento, California vs Houston, Texas

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 21.5% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $218,314 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Houston
than in Sacramento, California

Sacramento, CA vs Houston, TX

Compared to Sacramento, Houston is:

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21.5% lower

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6.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

43.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.9% lower

Commute

1.7% lower

Health

8.6% lower

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Personal

5.4% lower

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