Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Collins, Colorado vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 20.4% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $60,197 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Salinas
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Fort Collins, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  64.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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