Salinas, California vs. Talkeetna, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Talkeetna, Alaska is 27.1% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $36,441 in Talkeetna, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Talkeetna, Alaska is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Talkeetna
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Talkeetna, AK
Compared to Salinas, Talkeetna is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  26.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.5% higher
  Commute
  25.6% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher