Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 18.6% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $94,852 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Salinas
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  44.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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