Salinas, California vs. Mountain House, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain House, California is 18.3% more expensive than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $59,146 in Mountain House, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain House, California is more expensive than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Mountain House
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Mountain House, CA
Compared to Salinas, Mountain House is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% higher
  Commute
  58.8% higher
  Health
  29.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher