Homewood, Illinois vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 45.9% more expensive than Homewood, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $72,949 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Homewood, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Homewood, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
194% more expensive in Salinas
than in Homewood, Illinois
Homewood, IL vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Homewood, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.9% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  63.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower