Cost of Living Calculator - Buxton, Maine vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 33.4% more expensive than Buxton, Maine.

You would need a salary of $66,714 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buxton, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Buxton, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Salinas
than in Buxton, Maine
Buxton, ME vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Buxton, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  8.0% higher
  Health
  57.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower

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