Durango, Colorado vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 17.9% more expensive than Durango, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $58,935 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Durango, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Durango, Colorado
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
79% more expensive in Salinas
than in Durango, Colorado
Durango, CO vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Durango, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  46.1% higher
  Health
  79.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower