Salinas, California vs. Chowchilla, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chowchilla, California is 28.7% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $35,658 in Chowchilla, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chowchilla, California is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Chowchilla
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Chowchilla, CA
Compared to Salinas, Chowchilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% higher
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  36.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower