Cost of Living Calculator - Lakewood, California vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 10.2% cheaper than Lakewood, California.

You would need a salary of $89,776 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is cheaper than Lakewood, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Salinas
than in Lakewood, California
Lakewood, CA vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Lakewood, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% lower
      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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  35.4% lower
  Health
  65.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower

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