Albany, New York vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 45.6% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $72,798 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
162% more expensive in Salinas
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Albany, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  166.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower