Waco, Texas vs. California, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in California, Missouri is 3.2% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $51,584 in California, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California, Missouri is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
23% more expensive in California
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. California, MO
Compared to Waco, California is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher