Cost of Living Calculator - Salinas, California vs Athens, Ohio


The cost of living in Athens, Ohio is 43.5% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $56,513 in Athens, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Ohio is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Athens
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs Athens, OH
Compared to Salinas, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.5% lower
      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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  40.7% lower
  Health
  37.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower

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