Salinas, California vs. Fort Worth, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 28.7% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $35,658 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Fort Worth
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Salinas, Fort Worth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% lower
      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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  30.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher