Midland, Texas vs. Taft, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taft, California is 5.2% cheaper than Midland, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,383 in Taft, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Midland, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taft, California is cheaper than Midland, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Taft
than in Midland, Texas
Midland, TX vs. Taft, CA
Compared to Midland, Taft is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% lower
      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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  39.2% higher
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher