Escondido, California vs. Alvin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alvin, Texas is 35.5% cheaper than Escondido, California.

You would need a salary of $48,369 in Alvin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Escondido, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alvin, Texas is cheaper than Escondido, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Alvin
than in Escondido, California
Escondido, CA vs. Alvin, TX
Compared to Escondido, Alvin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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)
  66.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower