Fremont, California vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 36.6% cheaper than Fremont, California.

You would need a salary of $44,362 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fremont, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is cheaper than Fremont, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Salinas
than in Fremont, California
Fremont, CA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Fremont, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% lower
      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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower