Salinas, California vs. St. George, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. George, Utah is 23.3% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $767,260 in St. George, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. George, Utah is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in St. George
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. St. George, UT
Compared to Salinas, St. George is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower