Wichita, Kansas vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 72.2% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $94,700 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
285% more expensive in Salinas
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Wichita, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.2% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  280.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  39.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher