Smithville, Texas vs. Turlock, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Turlock, California is 9.7% more expensive than Smithville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $82,260 in Turlock, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Smithville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Turlock, California is more expensive than Smithville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Turlock
than in Smithville, Texas
Smithville, TX vs. Turlock, CA
Compared to Smithville, Turlock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher