Ontario, California vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 10.7% more expensive than Ontario, California.

You would need a salary of $55,359 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ontario, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Ontario, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Salinas
than in Ontario, California
Ontario, CA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Ontario, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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)
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  65.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher