Salinas, California vs. Waco, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 43.8% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $44,925 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Waco
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Waco, TX
Compared to Salinas, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.8% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  29.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower