College Station, Texas vs. Arroyo Grande, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arroyo Grande, California is 73.0% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $207,593 in Arroyo Grande, California to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arroyo Grande, California is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
188% more expensive in Arroyo Grande
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Arroyo Grande, CA
Compared to College Station, Arroyo Grande is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.0% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  186.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  35.1% higher
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% higher