Cost of Living Calculator - McKinney, Texas vs Carpinteria, California


The cost of living in Carpinteria, California is 72.5% more expensive than McKinney, Texas.

You would need a salary of $129,343 in Carpinteria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in McKinney, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carpinteria, California is more expensive than McKinney, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Carpinteria
than in McKinney, Texas
Mckinney, TX vs Carpinteria, CA
Compared to Mckinney, Carpinteria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.5% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher

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