What is a pro or con of living in North Wales, Pennsylvaniacompared to Salinas, California?

Median Home Cost is 30% cheaper in North Wales.

What salary do I need to live in North Wales, Pennsylvania copmared to Salinas, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Salinas, California could decrease to $41,352 in North Wales, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Cost of Living Comparison

Salinas, California vs. North Wales, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Wales, Pennsylvania is 17.3% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $41,352 in North Wales, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, North Wales, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in North Wales
than in Salinas, California

Salinas, CA vs. North Wales, PA

Compared to Salinas, North Wales is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

32.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.8% higher

Commute

6.1% lower

Health

29.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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Salinas, CA vs. North Wales, PA

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