Salinas, California vs. Niagara Falls, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Niagara Falls, New York is 42.8% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $28,612 in Niagara Falls, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Niagara Falls, New York is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Niagara Falls
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Niagara Falls, NY
Compared to Salinas, Niagara Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.8% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% higher
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  27.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower