salaryHouston is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Santa Clarita to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,533
$3,027
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$2,662
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$132,722
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$784,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$6,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$166
👥 People living there
2,328,253
230,221
Commute to work
27.2 min
34.1 min
College degree
36.6%
39.8%
Own their home
42.1%
71.8%
Below poverty line
19.9%
7.4%
Unemployment
6.9%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Santa Clarita for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Santa Clarita cheaper to live in?
Houston is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,533 a month there versus $3,027 in Santa Clarita.
What salary do I need in Santa Clarita to match $60,000 in Houston?
About $67,355 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Clarita.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Santa Clarita?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $132,722 in Santa Clarita, 47% more in Santa Clarita.