Salida, California vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 16.7% more expensive than Salida, California.

You would need a salary of $81,686 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salida, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Salida, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Salinas
than in Salida, California
Salida, CA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Salida, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  43.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher