Waco, Texas vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 73.4% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $86,692 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
186% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Waco, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.4% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  262.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  77.0% higher
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher