Thermal, California vs. Midland, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Midland, Texas is 7.2% cheaper than Thermal, California.

You would need a salary of $46,407 in Midland, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Thermal, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Midland, Texas is cheaper than Thermal, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
50% cheaper in Midland
than in Thermal, California
Thermal, CA vs. Midland, TX
Compared to Thermal, Midland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  50.1% lower
  Health
  25.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower