El Monte, California vs. Lufkin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lufkin, Texas is 47.6% cheaper than El Monte, California.

You would need a salary of $27,233 in Lufkin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in El Monte, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lufkin, Texas is cheaper than El Monte, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Lufkin
than in El Monte, California
El Monte, CA vs. Lufkin, TX
Compared to El Monte, Lufkin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.6% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  56.1% lower
  Health
  33.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower