Murrieta, California vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 4.9% more expensive than Murrieta, California.

You would need a salary of $52,425 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Murrieta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Murrieta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Salinas
than in Murrieta, California
Murrieta, CA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Murrieta, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  64.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower