Salinas, California vs. Texarkana, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Texarkana, Texas is 44.5% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $41,637 in Texarkana, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Texarkana, Texas is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Texarkana
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Texarkana, TX
Compared to Salinas, Texarkana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.5% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  21.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher