Jefferson City, Missouri vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 68.5% more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $126,349 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
211% more expensive in Salinas
than in Jefferson City, Missouri
Jefferson City, MO vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Jefferson City, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.5% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  215.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  47.9% higher
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher