Yakima, Washington vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 51.2% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $75,619 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Salinas
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Yakima, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.2% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  18.7% higher
  Health
  65.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher