Cost of Living Calculator - Elk Grove, California vs The Colony, Texas


The cost of living in The Colony, Texas is 25.2% cheaper than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $56,086 in The Colony, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Colony, Texas is cheaper than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in The Colony
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs The Colony, TX
Compared to Elk Grove, The Colony is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower

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