Salinas, California vs. San Miguel (San Luis Obispo County), California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Miguel (San Luis Obispo County), California is 14.1% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $42,954 in San Miguel (San Luis Obispo County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Miguel (San Luis Obispo County), California is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in San Miguel (San Luis Obispo County)
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. San Miguel (San Luis Obispo County), CA
Compared to Salinas, San Miguel (San Luis Obispo County) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% higher
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  24.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher