Morgan Hill, California vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 33.6% cheaper than Morgan Hill, California.

You would need a salary of $23,251 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgan Hill, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is cheaper than Morgan Hill, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Salinas
than in Morgan Hill, California
Morgan Hill, CA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Morgan Hill, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  33.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower