Cost of Living Calculator - Taft, California vs Midland, Texas


The cost of living in Midland, Texas is 5.5% more expensive than Taft, California.

You would need a salary of $79,143 in Midland, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Taft, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Midland, Texas is more expensive than Taft, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Midland
than in Taft, California
Taft, CA vs Midland, TX
Compared to Taft, Midland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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