Palm Desert, California vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 13.8% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $56,883 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Salinas
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm_Desert, CA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Palm_Desert, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
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  13.8% higher
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  Food
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  64.6% higher
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  Personal
  1.9% lower
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