Salinas, California vs. Spokane, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spokane, Washington is 29.8% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $101,758 in Spokane, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spokane, Washington is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Spokane
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Spokane, WA
Compared to Salinas, Spokane is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  41.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower