Orange, Texas vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 76.3% more expensive than Orange, Texas.

You would need a salary of $70,514 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Orange, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
326% more expensive in Salinas
than in Orange, Texas
Orange, TX vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Orange, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.3% 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
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  508.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  32.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher