This is a really good source of information by county:

livingwage.mit.edu

One thing that people forget is that minimum wage is a factor as well. In texas a living wage is $14 and living wage of $25 in california. so you’d think you’d have a better cost of living in texas. However if you compare the minimum wage texas is $7.25 and california is $15.50.

For the amount you work, california is a better deal. However that makes it harder for people to come move to california obviously.