Cost of Living Calculator - South El Monte, California vs Houston, Texas


The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 33.2% cheaper than South El Monte, California.

You would need a salary of $50,087 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in South El Monte, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than South El Monte, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Houston
than in South El Monte, California
South El Monte, CA vs Houston, TX
Compared to South El Monte, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  25.5% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower

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