Denver, Colorado vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 9.9% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $84,652 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Salinas
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Denver, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  71.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher