Salinas, California vs. Rancho San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 6.6% more expensive than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $79,964 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is more expensive than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Rancho San Diego
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Rancho San Diego, CA
Compared to Salinas, Rancho San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% higher
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  38.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher