Florence, Alabama vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 77.0% more expensive than Florence, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $88,476 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Florence, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Florence, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
283% more expensive in Salinas
than in Florence, Alabama
Florence, AL vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Florence, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.0% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  335.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  29.7% higher
  Health
  22.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher