Apple Valley, California vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 31.7% more expensive than Apple Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $65,839 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Apple Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Salinas
than in Apple Valley, California
Apple Valley, CA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Apple Valley, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% lower
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  65.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher