Salinas, California vs. Manchester, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manchester, California is 3.6% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $108,014 in Manchester, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manchester, California is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Manchester
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Manchester, CA
Compared to Salinas, Manchester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% higher
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower