Dallas, Texas vs. Solvang, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Solvang, California is 75.3% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $157,812 in Solvang, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Solvang, California is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
276% more expensive in Solvang
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Solvang, CA
Compared to Dallas, Solvang is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.3% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  260.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower