Friendswood, Texas vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 27.3% more expensive than Friendswood, Texas.

You would need a salary of $101,168 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Friendswood, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than Friendswood, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in Friendswood, Texas
Friendswood, TX vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Friendswood, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  30.2% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher