Salinas, California vs. Lander, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lander, Wyoming is 31.3% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $68,683 in Lander, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lander, Wyoming is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Lander
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Lander, WY
Compared to Salinas, Lander is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower