Salinas, California vs. Yuma, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yuma, Arizona is 34.9% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $32,562 in Yuma, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yuma, Arizona is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Yuma
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Yuma, AZ
Compared to Salinas, Yuma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower