Valley Center, California vs. Lufkin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lufkin, Texas is 53.5% cheaper than Valley Center, California.

You would need a salary of $34,898 in Lufkin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley Center, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lufkin, Texas is cheaper than Valley Center, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Lufkin
than in Valley Center, California
Valley Center, CA vs. Lufkin, TX
Compared to Valley Center, Lufkin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.5% 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
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  48.1% lower
  Health
  30.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower