Valley Center, California vs. Laredo, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laredo, Texas is 49.2% cheaper than Valley Center, California.

You would need a salary of $25,403 in Laredo, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley Center, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laredo, Texas is cheaper than Valley Center, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Laredo
than in Valley Center, California
Valley Center, CA vs. Laredo, TX
Compared to Valley Center, Laredo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.2% 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
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  29.6% lower
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower