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


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 42.9% more expensive than Kennewick, Washington.

You would need a salary of $215,824 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kennewick, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Kennewick, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Salinas
than in Kennewick, Washington
Kennewick, WA vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Kennewick, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.9% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  20.0% higher
  Health
  66.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher

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