Saratoga, California vs. Waco, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 81.6% cheaper than Saratoga, California.

You would need a salary of $9,187 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Saratoga, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas is cheaper than Saratoga, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% cheaper in Waco
than in Saratoga, California
Saratoga, CA vs. Waco, TX
Compared to Saratoga, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.6% 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
  25.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  51.2% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower