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


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 25.8% more expensive than Richardson, Texas.

You would need a salary of $62,892 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richardson, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Richardson, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Salinas
than in Richardson, Texas
Richardson, TX vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Richardson, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  46.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower

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