King City, California vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 19.0% more expensive than King City, California.

You would need a salary of $59,483 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in King City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than King City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Salinas
than in King City, California
King City, CA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to King City, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher