According to the latest U.S. census figures, the 2009 median household income in California is significantly higher than Texas…
CA — $58,931
TX — $48,259
But, ADJUSTED FOR THE COST OF LIVING, the Texas median household income is significantly higher than California…
TX — $53,009
CA — $44,456
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Household_income_in_the_United_States#Median_income