Tampa, Florida vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 35.5% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $67,743 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Salinas
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Tampa, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% higher
      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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  43.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher