California, Maryland vs. Salina, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salina, Kansas is 27.4% cheaper than California, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $60,268 in Salina, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in California, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salina, Kansas is cheaper than California, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Salina
than in California, Maryland
California, MD vs. Salina, KS
Compared to California, Salina is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% lower
      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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  28.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower