Cost of Living Calculator - Lawrence, Indiana vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 57.7% more expensive than Lawrence, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $78,874 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Lawrence, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Salinas
than in Lawrence, Indiana
Lawrence, IN vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Lawrence, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.7% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  43.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher

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