Morton Grove, Illinois vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 24.0% more expensive than Morton Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $62,004 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Morton Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Morton Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Salinas
than in Morton Grove, Illinois
Morton Grove, IL vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Morton Grove, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  22.6% lower
  Health
  63.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower