Salinas, California vs. Anthem, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anthem, Arizona is 12.8% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $91,548 in Anthem, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anthem, Arizona is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Anthem
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Anthem, AZ
Compared to Salinas, Anthem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  35.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower