Macon, Georgia vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 83.4% more expensive than Macon, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $91,710 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Macon, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Macon, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
371% more expensive in Salinas
than in Macon, Georgia
Macon, GA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Macon, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.4% 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)
  526.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  18.8% higher
  Health
  38.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher