Arlington, Texas vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 39.4% more expensive than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $69,692 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Arlington, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Salinas
than in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, TX vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Arlington, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  44.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower