Santa Monica, Texas vs. Harlingen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harlingen, Texas is 8.8% more expensive than Santa Monica, Texas.

You would need a salary of $81,577 in Harlingen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harlingen, Texas is more expensive than Santa Monica, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Harlingen
than in Santa Monica, Texas
Santa Monica, TX vs. Harlingen, TX
Compared to Santa Monica, Harlingen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower