Sacramento, California vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 15.5% more expensive than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $80,880 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Salinas
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Sacramento, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  38.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower