What is a pro or con of living in Kannapolis, North Carolinacompared to Salinas, California?

Median Home Cost is 60% cheaper in Kannapolis.

What salary do I need to live in Kannapolis, North Carolina copmared to Salinas, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Salinas, California could decrease to $30,214 in Kannapolis, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SALINAS vs. KANNAPOLIS
Cost of Living Comparison

Salinas, California vs. Kannapolis, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kannapolis, North Carolina is 39.6% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $30,214 in Kannapolis, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Kannapolis, North Carolina is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Kannapolis
than in Salinas, California

Salinas, CA vs. Kannapolis, NC

Compared to Salinas, Kannapolis is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

70.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.4% higher

Commute

16.7% lower

Health

33.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Salinas, California vs. Kannapolis, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Salinas, CA vs. Kannapolis, NC

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