Hollister, California vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 16.0% cheaper than Hollister, California.

You would need a salary of $41,990 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hollister, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is cheaper than Hollister, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Salinas
than in Hollister, California
Hollister, CA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Hollister, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% lower
      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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  36.3% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower