Eugene, Oregon vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 30.9% more expensive than Eugene, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $65,471 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Eugene, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Eugene, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Salinas
than in Eugene, Oregon
Eugene, OR vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Eugene, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  49.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher