Highland, Utah vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 10.5% cheaper than Highland, Utah.

You would need a salary of $64,433 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is cheaper than Highland, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Salinas
than in Highland, Utah
Highland, UT vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Highland, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  41.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher