Salinas, California vs. Boulder Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder Creek, California is 14.2% more expensive than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $57,083 in Boulder Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder Creek, California is more expensive than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Boulder Creek
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Boulder Creek, CA
Compared to Salinas, Boulder Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  32.9% higher
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher