Chico, California vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 22.7% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $85,895 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Salinas
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Chico, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher