Palm Harbor, Florida vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 30.8% more expensive than Palm Harbor, Florida.

You would need a salary of $78,492 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Harbor, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Palm Harbor, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Salinas
than in Palm Harbor, Florida
Palm Harbor, FL vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Palm Harbor, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  38.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower