Cost of Living Calculator - El Centro, California vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 42.4% cheaper than El Centro, California.

You would need a salary of $1 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Centro, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is cheaper than El Centro, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Salinas
than in El Centro, California
El Centro, CA vs Salinas, CA
Compared to El Centro, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.4% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher

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