Santa Clara, California vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 40.2% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $77,690 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Salinas
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Santa Clara, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  33.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower