Alpine, Texas vs. Imperial Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Imperial Beach, California is 83.2% more expensive than Alpine, Texas.

You would need a salary of $91,578 in Imperial Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpine, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Imperial Beach, California is more expensive than Alpine, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
268% more expensive in Imperial Beach
than in Alpine, Texas
Alpine, TX vs. Imperial Beach, CA
Compared to Alpine, Imperial Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.2% higher
      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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  90.9% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher