Orange, California vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 14.3% cheaper than Orange, California.

You would need a salary of $128,506 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is cheaper than Orange, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Salinas
than in Orange, California
Orange, CA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Orange, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  53.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower