Chehalis, Washington vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 40.4% more expensive than Chehalis, Washington.

You would need a salary of $70,180 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chehalis, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Chehalis, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Salinas
than in Chehalis, Washington
Chehalis, WA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Chehalis, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.2% higher
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  67.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher