Harlingen, Texas vs. Atherton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atherton, California is 1078.6% more expensive than Harlingen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $589,321 in Atherton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Harlingen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atherton, California is more expensive than Harlingen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4417% more expensive in Atherton
than in Harlingen, Texas
Harlingen, TX vs. Atherton, CA
Compared to Harlingen, Atherton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1,078.6% 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
  48.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7,035.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  88.3% higher
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  56.9% higher