Clovis, New Mexico vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 87.1% more expensive than Clovis, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $93,542 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Clovis, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Clovis, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
360% more expensive in Salinas
than in Clovis, New Mexico
Clovis, NM vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Clovis, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.1% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  228.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  58.6% higher
  Health
  68.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher