North Bend, Washington vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 12.6% cheaper than North Bend, Washington.

You would need a salary of $43,715 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in North Bend, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is cheaper than North Bend, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Salinas
than in North Bend, Washington
North Bend, WA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to North Bend, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% higher
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  62.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower