Cost of Living Calculator - Salinas, California vs Preston, Idaho


The cost of living in Preston, Idaho is 33.0% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $33,523 in Preston, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Preston, Idaho is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Preston
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs Preston, ID
Compared to Salinas, Preston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  24.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower

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