Houston, TX vs Los Angeles, CA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Equivalent Salary
$100,000 in Houston, TX = $115,202 in Los Angeles, CA
Buying power is 15.2% higher in Los Angeles, CA
Median Rent
$1,313 vs $1,879
43.1% higher in Los Angeles, CA
Median Income
$62,894 vs $80,366
27.8% higher in Los Angeles, CA
Home Value
$253,400 vs $879,500
247.1% higher in Los Angeles, CA
Price Level
100.2 vs 115.5
US avg = 100
Salary Needed for Median Rent
$52,500 vs $75,200
30% of gross income guideline
Rent as % of Income
25.1% vs 28.1%
Lower is more affordable