Abilene, Texas vs. San Carlos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Carlos, California is 303.3% more expensive than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $201,639 in San Carlos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Carlos, California is more expensive than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1113% more expensive in San Carlos
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. San Carlos, CA
Compared to Abilene, San Carlos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  303.3% 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
  30.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,434.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  110.4% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.6% higher