Salinas, California vs. Las Vegas, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Vegas, Nevada is 21.0% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $27,651 in Las Vegas, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Vegas, Nevada is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Las Vegas
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Las Vegas, NV
Compared to Salinas, Las Vegas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  28.0% higher
  Health
  35.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher