Cost of Living Calculator - Aurora, Colorado vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 18.2% more expensive than Aurora, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $59,083 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Aurora, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Salinas
than in Aurora, Colorado
Aurora, CO vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Aurora, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  68.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower

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