Salinas, California vs. Napa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Napa, California is 14.0% more expensive than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $47,889 in Napa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Napa, California is more expensive than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Napa
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Napa, CA
Compared to Salinas, Napa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher