Cost of Living Calculator - Harlingen, Texas vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 98.7% more expensive than Harlingen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $119,236 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Harlingen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Harlingen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
305% more expensive in Salinas
than in Harlingen, Texas
Harlingen, TX vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Harlingen, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.7% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  460.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  37.7% higher
  Health
  43.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.1% higher

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