Waco, Texas vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 78.1% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $436,280 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
218% more expensive in Salinas
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Waco, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.1% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  302.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  38.9% higher
  Health
  42.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher