Reno, Nevada vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 16.1% more expensive than Reno, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $87,087 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reno, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Reno, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Salinas
than in Reno, Nevada
Reno, NV vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Reno, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  50.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher