Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Worth, Texas vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 40.2% more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $105,165 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Salinas
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Fort Worth, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  44.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower

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