Salinas, California vs. Hampstead, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hampstead, North Carolina is 25.7% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $74,306 in Hampstead, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hampstead, North Carolina is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Hampstead
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Hampstead, NC
Compared to Salinas, Hampstead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower