Palo Alto, California vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 67.5% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $32,463 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Salinas
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
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  67.5% lower
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  Renter
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  Food
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  33.4% higher
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  Personal
  2.6% lower
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