Mooresville, North Carolina vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 31.2% more expensive than Mooresville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $170,542 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mooresville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Mooresville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Salinas
than in Mooresville, North Carolina
Mooresville, NC vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Mooresville, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  25.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher