Sunnyvale, California vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 49.9% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $25,045 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Salinas
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Sunnyvale, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.9% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  33.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower