Sonoma, California vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 17.3% cheaper than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $41,372 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is cheaper than Sonoma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Salinas
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Sonoma, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  29.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower