Ukiah, California vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 18.8% more expensive than Ukiah, California.

You would need a salary of $59,383 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ukiah, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Ukiah, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Salinas
than in Ukiah, California
Ukiah, CA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Ukiah, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  18.4% higher
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher