Waco, Texas vs. San Carlos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Carlos, California is 305.3% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $202,662 in San Carlos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Carlos, California is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
907% more expensive in San Carlos
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. San Carlos, CA
Compared to Waco, San Carlos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  305.3% 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
  29.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,414.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  99.3% higher
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.9% higher