Big Spring, Texas vs. California City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in California City, California is 31.1% more expensive than Big Spring, Texas.

You would need a salary of $65,550 in California City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Spring, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California City, California is more expensive than Big Spring, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in California City
than in Big Spring, Texas
Big Spring, TX vs. California City, CA
Compared to Big Spring, California City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% higher
  Commute
  77.3% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher