Denton, Texas vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 40.6% more expensive than Denton, Texas.

You would need a salary of $70,298 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denton, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than Denton, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in Denton, Texas
Denton, TX vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Denton, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.6% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  43.3% higher
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher