Collinsville, Illinois vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 69.7% more expensive than Collinsville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $169,686 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Collinsville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Collinsville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
333% more expensive in Salinas
than in Collinsville, Illinois
Collinsville, IL vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Collinsville, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.7% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  298.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  52.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher