Edison, New Jersey vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 8.2% more expensive than Edison, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $99,507 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Edison, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Edison, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Salinas
than in Edison, New Jersey
Edison, NJ vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Edison, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% lower
  Commute
  32.0% lower
  Health
  45.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower