Salinas Metro Area, CA Cost of Living


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Salinas cost of living score
152.7
More expensive
52.7% higher
than the US average
1.9% higher
than the California average
Salinas Califor Metro Area, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 152.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 52.7% higher than the U.S. average and 1.9% lower than the average for California.

Salinas Metro Area, CA

Housing costs in Salinas?
A typical home costs $764,900, which is 126.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 4.3% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Salinas costs $2,680 per month, which is 87.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 19.8% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Salinas?
To live comfortably in Salinas Califor Metro Area, California, a minimum annual income of $146,520 for a family, and $87,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Salinas?
The cost of living in Salinas, CA Metro Area is significantly higher than the national average. The median house value in Salinas stands at an impressive $764,900, which is more than twice the nation-wide median of $338,100. To add to this, the Cost of Living Index in Salinas is 152.7 - higher than the 100 US average. This indicates that overall day-to-day living expenses are much higher than in other parts of the country. For those looking for a relatively luxurious lifestyle without sacrificing access to metropolitan amenities, Salinas may be the perfect choice.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSalinasCaliforniaUnited States
  152.7149.9100.0
  107.3105.1100
  143.798.3100.0
  250.9234.8100.0
  $764,900$733,500$338,100
  95.0%102.4%100.0%
  103.9133.1100.0
  112.7118.7100.0

   100=National Average

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