Cost of Living Calculator - San Ardo, California vs Houston, Texas


The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 16.4% cheaper than San Ardo, California.

You would need a salary of $62,736 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Ardo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than San Ardo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Houston
than in San Ardo, California
San Ardo, CA vs Houston, TX
Compared to San Ardo, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  33.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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