Salina, Kansas vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 88.6% more expensive than Salina, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $94,295 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salina, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Salina, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
312% more expensive in Salinas
than in Salina, Kansas
Salina, KS vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Salina, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.6% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  300.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  64.3% higher
  Health
  37.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher