Gloucester, Massachusetts vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 7.7% more expensive than Gloucester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $104,513 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Gloucester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Salinas
than in Gloucester, Massachusetts
Gloucester, MA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Gloucester, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  8.0% higher
  Health
  62.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower

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