Caldwell, Idaho vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 36.7% more expensive than Caldwell, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $68,337 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Caldwell, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Caldwell, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Salinas
than in Caldwell, Idaho
Caldwell, ID vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Caldwell, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  13.3% higher
  Health
  41.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher