Salinas, California vs. Fort Polk South, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Polk South, Louisiana is 48.9% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $47,526 in Fort Polk South, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Polk South, Louisiana is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Fort Polk South
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Fort Polk South, LA
Compared to Salinas, Fort Polk South is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.9% 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
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower

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