Salinas, California vs. Monte Sereno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monte Sereno, California is 229.5% more expensive than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $164,733 in Monte Sereno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monte Sereno, California is more expensive than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
465% more expensive in Monte Sereno
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Monte Sereno, CA
Compared to Salinas, Monte Sereno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  229.5% higher
      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
  18.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  545.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  48.0% higher
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher