Salinas, California vs. Elk City, Oklahoma

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk City, Oklahoma is 45.5% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $27,260 in Elk City, Oklahoma to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk City, Oklahoma is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Elk City
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Elk City, OK
Compared to Salinas, Elk City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  32.0% lower
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower