Paramus, New Jersey vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 12.0% cheaper than Paramus, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $70,426 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Paramus, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is cheaper than Paramus, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Salinas
than in Paramus, New Jersey
Paramus, NJ vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Paramus, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  46.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower