Salinas, California vs. Oakdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakdale, California is 10.1% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $44,947 in Oakdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakdale, California is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Oakdale
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Oakdale, CA
Compared to Salinas, Oakdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% higher
  Commute
  14.5% higher
  Health
  30.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower