Cost of Living Calculator - Philomath, Oregon vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 37.5% more expensive than Philomath, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $103,109 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Philomath, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Philomath, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Salinas
than in Philomath, Oregon
Philomath, OR vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Philomath, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  51.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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