Cost of Living Calculator - College Station, Texas vs Ferndale, California


The cost of living in Ferndale, California is 29.9% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $64,972 in Ferndale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ferndale, California is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Ferndale
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs Ferndale, CA
Compared to College Station, Ferndale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  18.1% higher
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher

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