Grass Valley, California vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 11.3% more expensive than Grass Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $55,666 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grass Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Grass Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Salinas
than in Grass Valley, California
Grass Valley, CA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Grass Valley, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  28.2% higher
  Health
  19.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower