Bountiful, Utah vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 20.2% more expensive than Bountiful, Utah.

You would need a salary of $60,094 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bountiful, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Bountiful, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Salinas
than in Bountiful, Utah
Bountiful, UT vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Bountiful, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  19.7% higher
  Health
  43.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher