Cost of Living Calculator - Huntsville, Alabama vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 54.9% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $116,180 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Salinas
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Huntsville, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.9% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  220.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  24.6% higher
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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