Salinas, California vs. Surprise, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surprise, Arizona is 23.4% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $38,292 in Surprise, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surprise, Arizona is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Surprise
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Surprise, AZ
Compared to Salinas, Surprise is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  4.1% higher
  Health
  35.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower

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