Auburn, Alabama vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 44.0% more expensive than Auburn, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $107,966 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Auburn, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Salinas
than in Auburn, Alabama
Auburn, AL vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Auburn, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  26.0% higher
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower