Cost of Living Calculator - Pasadena, California vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 24.4% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $37,809 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Salinas
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Pasadena, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% lower
      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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  35.4% lower
  Health
  65.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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