Cost of Living Calculator - Salinas, California vs Laramie, Wyoming


The cost of living in Laramie, Wyoming is 34.0% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $49,537 in Laramie, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laramie, Wyoming is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Laramie
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs Laramie, WY
Compared to Salinas, Laramie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower

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