Salinas, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 208.0% more expensive than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $130,425 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
367% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Salinas, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
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  208.0% higher
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  Food
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  500.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  40.0% higher
  Health
  25.1% lower
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  Personal
  2.7% higher
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