Federal Way, Washington vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 4.8% more expensive than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $52,386 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Salinas
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Federal Way, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.8% higher
  Commute
  32.5% lower
  Health
  62.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower