Buckeye, Arizona vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 29.4% more expensive than Buckeye, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $64,687 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buckeye, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Buckeye, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Salinas
than in Buckeye, Arizona
Buckeye, AZ vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Buckeye, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  55.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher