Fair Oaks, California vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 2.2% more expensive than Fair Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $51,091 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fair Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Fair Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Salinas
than in Fair Oaks, California
Fair Oaks, CA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Fair Oaks, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  38.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower