Salinas, California vs. Paragould, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paragould, Arkansas is 47.8% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $26,121 in Paragould, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paragould, Arkansas is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Paragould
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Paragould, AR
Compared to Salinas, Paragould is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.8% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  31.4% lower
  Health
  34.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower