Cost of Living Calculator - Salinas, California vs Morro Bay, California


The cost of living in Morro Bay, California is 10.2% more expensive than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $82,633 in Morro Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morro Bay, California is more expensive than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Morro Bay
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs Morro Bay, CA
Compared to Salinas, Morro Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% higher
      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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.