Waco, Texas vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 86.9% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $93,473 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
264% more expensive in Santa Clarita
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Waco, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.9% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  346.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  72.5% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher