Salinas, California vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 26.5% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $220,569 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, 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 Fresno
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Salinas, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% higher
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  35.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower