San Clemente, California vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 31.7% cheaper than San Clemente, California.

You would need a salary of $34,135 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Clemente, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is cheaper than San Clemente, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Salinas
than in San Clemente, California
San Clemente, CA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to San Clemente, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  53.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower