What is a pro or con of living in Salinas, Californiacompared to Patterson, California?

Median Home Cost is 34% more expensive in Salinas.

What salary do I need to live in Salinas, California copmared to Patterson, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Patterson, California should increase to $56,065 in Salinas, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PATTERSON vs. SALINAS
Cost of Living Comparison

Patterson, California vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 12.1% more expensive than Patterson, California.

You would need a salary of $56,065 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Patterson, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Patterson, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Salinas
than in Patterson, California

Patterson, CA vs. Salinas, CA

Compared to Patterson, Salinas is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

35.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.6% lower

Commute

26.2% lower

Health

43.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Patterson, California vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Patterson, CA vs. Salinas, CA

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