Waterbury, Connecticut vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 43.2% more expensive than Waterbury, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $28,644 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterbury, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Waterbury, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
213% more expensive in Salinas
than in Waterbury, Connecticut
Waterbury, CT vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Waterbury, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  314.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.5% lower
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  19.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower