Cost of Living Calculator - Richland, Washington vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 40.2% more expensive than Richland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $119,189 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Richland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Salinas
than in Richland, Washington
Richland, WA vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Richland, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  26.0% higher
  Health
  66.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher

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