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


The cost of living in Medina, Texas is 51.7% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $50,669 in Medina, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Medina, Texas is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Medina
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs Medina, TX
Compared to Salinas, Medina is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.7% 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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  26.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower

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