Cost of Living Calculator - Newton, Kansas vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 79.4% more expensive than Newton, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $89,719 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Newton, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
363% more expensive in Salinas
than in Newton, Kansas
Newton, KS vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Newton, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.4% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  352.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  22.6% higher
  Health
  41.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher

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