Salinas, California vs. King City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in King City, California is 15.9% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $42,028 in King City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, King City, California is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in King City
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. King City, CA
Compared to Salinas, King City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower