Oroville, California vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 38.7% more expensive than Oroville, California.

You would need a salary of $69,348 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oroville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Oroville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Salinas
than in Oroville, California
Oroville, CA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Oroville, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.7% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher