Cost of Living Calculator - Abilene, Kansas vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 87.8% more expensive than Abilene, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $93,917 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Abilene, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
416% more expensive in Salinas
than in Abilene, Kansas
Abilene, KS vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Abilene, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.8% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  359.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  42.4% higher
  Health
  36.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher

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