Salinas, California vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 28.8% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $53,381 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in United States
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Boise, ID
Compared to Salinas, Boise is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  30.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower