Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 63.8% more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $112,990 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in Salinas
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Grand Forks, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.8% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  47.6% higher
  Health
  32.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher