Cost of Living Calculator - Bedford, New York vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 14.6% cheaper than Bedford, New York.

You would need a salary of $64,035 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is cheaper than Bedford, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Salinas
than in Bedford, New York
Bedford, NY vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Bedford, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% lower
      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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.7% lower
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower

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