Salinas, California vs. Texas City, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Texas City, Texas is 41.6% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $29,181 in Texas City, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Texas City, Texas is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Texas City
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Texas City, TX
Compared to Salinas, Texas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  32.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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