Cook, Minnesota vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 66.3% more expensive than Cook, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $83,136 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cook, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Cook, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
232% more expensive in Salinas
than in Cook, Minnesota
Cook, MN vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Cook, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.3% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  266.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  66.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher