New Smyrna Beach, Florida vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 31.2% more expensive than New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $65,594 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than New Smyrna Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Salinas
than in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
New Smyrna Beach, FL vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to New Smyrna Beach, 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  39.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher