Walnut Creek, California vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 51.7% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $96,562 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Houston
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Walnut Creek, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.7% 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
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  6.7% lower
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower