Salinas, California vs. Groton, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Groton, Connecticut is 24.9% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $56,317 in Groton, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Groton, Connecticut is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Groton
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Groton, CT
Compared to Salinas, Groton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.2% higher
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  21.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher