Los Altos, California vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 70.2% cheaper than Los Altos, California.

You would need a salary of $14,893 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is cheaper than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Salinas
than in Los Altos, California
Los Altos, CA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Los Altos, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  33.4% higher
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  Personal
  0.9% lower
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