Salinas, California vs. Winter Haven, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winter Haven, Florida is 36.8% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $68,259 in Winter Haven, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Winter Haven, Florida is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Winter Haven
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Winter Haven, FL
Compared to Salinas, Winter Haven is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  29.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower