Owatonna, Minnesota vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 68.5% more expensive than Owatonna, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $84,233 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Owatonna, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Owatonna, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Salinas
than in Owatonna, Minnesota
Owatonna, MN vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Owatonna, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.5% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  51.2% higher
  Health
  63.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher