Cincinnati, Ohio vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 61.9% more expensive than Cincinnati, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $242,800 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Cincinnati, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
215% more expensive in Salinas
than in Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati, OH vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Cincinnati, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.9% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  240.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  60.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher