Turlock, California vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 15.7% cheaper than Turlock, California.

You would need a salary of $168,579 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Turlock, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Turlock, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Houston
than in Turlock, California
Turlock, CA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Turlock, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  26.1% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower