Houston vs San Diego

Cost of living comparison — which city stretches your money further?

More Affordable
Houston

United States

105cost index

Houston is 5% more expensive than the US average.

San Diego

United States

130cost index

San Diego is 30% more expensive than the US average.

Price Difference

23.8%

San Diego is 23.8% pricier than Houston

Salary Equivalent

0.81x

$1,000 in San Diego = $808 in Houston