Solvang, California vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 50.0% cheaper than Solvang, California.

You would need a salary of $74,958 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Solvang, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than Solvang, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in College Station
than in Solvang, California
Solvang, CA vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Solvang, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.0% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower