Saginaw, Michigan vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 77.2% more expensive than Saginaw, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $76,185 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Saginaw, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Saginaw, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
529% more expensive in Salinas
than in Saginaw, Michigan
Saginaw, MI vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Saginaw, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.2% 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
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  377.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  62.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher