Brooklyn, New York vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 23.9% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $60,855 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Salinas
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Brooklyn, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.6% lower
  Commute
  47.9% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower