Harlingen, Texas vs. National City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in National City, California is 93.1% more expensive than Harlingen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $125,495 in National City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Harlingen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, National City, California is more expensive than Harlingen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
256% more expensive in National City
than in Harlingen, Texas
Harlingen, TX vs. National City, CA
Compared to Harlingen, National City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.1% 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
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  401.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  74.2% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  38.7% higher