Cost of Living Calculator - Kelso, Washington vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 42.5% more expensive than Kelso, Washington.

You would need a salary of $106,898 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kelso, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Kelso, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Salinas
than in Kelso, Washington
Kelso, WA vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Kelso, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.2% higher
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  41.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher

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