Salinas, California vs. Fort Thomas, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Thomas, Kentucky is 30.7% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $34,626 in Fort Thomas, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Thomas, Kentucky is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Fort Thomas
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Fort Thomas, KY
Compared to Salinas, Fort Thomas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower