Denton, Texas vs. Murrieta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murrieta, California is 37.7% more expensive than Denton, Texas.

You would need a salary of $68,859 in Murrieta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denton, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murrieta, California is more expensive than Denton, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Murrieta
than in Denton, Texas
Denton, TX vs. Murrieta, CA
Compared to Denton, Murrieta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  31.1% higher
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher