Salinas, California vs. Leominster, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Leominster, Massachusetts is 22.3% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $38,861 in Leominster, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Leominster, Massachusetts is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Leominster
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Leominster, MA
Compared to Salinas, Leominster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.4% higher
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  33.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher