Allen, Texas vs. Shafter, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shafter, California is 7.3% cheaper than Allen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $55,619 in Shafter, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Allen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shafter, California is cheaper than Allen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Shafter
than in Allen, Texas
Allen, TX vs. Shafter, CA
Compared to Allen, Shafter is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher