Salinas, California vs. Hamilton, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hamilton, Missouri is 40.6% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $59,431 in Hamilton, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hamilton, Missouri is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Hamilton
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Hamilton, MO
Compared to Salinas, Hamilton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.6% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower