Salinas, California vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 22.1% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $77,865 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Atlanta
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Salinas, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  31.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower