Layton, Utah vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 25.2% more expensive than Layton, Utah.

You would need a salary of $62,611 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Layton, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Layton, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Salinas
than in Layton, Utah
Layton, UT vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Layton, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  16.6% higher
  Health
  43.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher