Cost of Living Calculator - Decatur, Georgia vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 38.0% more expensive than Decatur, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $331,238 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Decatur, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Salinas
than in Decatur, Georgia
Decatur, GA vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Decatur, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  15.8% lower
  Health
  46.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher

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