Salinas, California vs. Lincoln City, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincoln City, Oregon is 27.3% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $72,740 in Lincoln City, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln City, Oregon is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Lincoln City
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Lincoln City, OR
Compared to Salinas, Lincoln City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% lower
  Commute
  27.3% lower
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower