Vacaville, California vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 28.5% cheaper than Vacaville, California.

You would need a salary of $53,652 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Vacaville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Vacaville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Houston
than in Vacaville, California
Vacaville, CA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Vacaville, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower