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PALO ALTO vs. SALINAS
Cost of Living Comparison
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Palo Alto, California vs. Salinas, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Salinas, California is
67.5%
cheaper
than Palo Alto, California.
You would need a salary of
$77,911
in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is
cheaper
than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Salinas
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, Salinas is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
67.5% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
16.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
83.3% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.8% higher
Commute
28.6% lower
Health
33.4% higher
Taxes
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Personal
2.6% lower
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