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


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 27.7% more expensive than McKinney, Texas.

You would need a salary of $95,829 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in McKinney, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than McKinney, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Salinas
than in McKinney, Texas
Mckinney, TX vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Mckinney, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  42.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher

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