Flagstaff, Arizona vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 18.4% more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $59,183 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Salinas
than in Flagstaff, Arizona
Flagstaff, AZ vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Flagstaff, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  28.1% higher
  Health
  25.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher