Batavia, Illinois vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 37.7% more expensive than Batavia, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $206,618 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Batavia, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Batavia, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Salinas
than in Batavia, Illinois
Batavia, IL vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Batavia, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  55.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower