Salinas, California vs. Gary, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 48.1% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $38,915 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Gary
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Gary, IN
Compared to Salinas, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.1% 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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  34.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower