Phoenix, Arizona vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 29.3% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $67,213 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Salinas
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Phoenix, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  55.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher