Andover, Minnesota vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 25.1% more expensive than Andover, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $187,667 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Andover, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Andover, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Salinas
than in Andover, Minnesota
Andover, MN vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Andover, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  93.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower