Brookfield, Connecticut vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 6.8% more expensive than Brookfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $80,133 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Brookfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Salinas
than in Brookfield, Connecticut
Brookfield, CT vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Brookfield, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% lower
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower