Waco, Texas vs. Sonora, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonora, California is 38.8% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $70,779 in Sonora, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonora, California is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Sonora
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Sonora, CA
Compared to Waco, Sonora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  174.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  20.6% higher
  Health
  19.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher