Edina, Minnesota vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 10.1% more expensive than Edina, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $82,582 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Edina, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Edina, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Salinas
than in Edina, Minnesota
Edina, MN vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Edina, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  89.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower