Erie, Pennsylvania vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 77.6% more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $74,602 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
316% more expensive in Salinas
than in Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, PA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Erie, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.6% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  547.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  21.5% higher
  Health
  59.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower