Omaha, Nebraska vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 56.5% more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $175,234 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Omaha, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
163% more expensive in Salinas
than in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, NE vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Omaha, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.5% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  177.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  25.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher