Fresno, California vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 36.0% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $136,012 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Salinas
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Fresno, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  54.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher