Pflugerville, Texas vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 24.1% more expensive than Pflugerville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $62,058 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pflugerville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Pflugerville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Salinas
than in Pflugerville, Texas
Pflugerville, TX vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Pflugerville, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  41.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher