Cost of Living Calculator - Salinas, California vs Quincy, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Quincy, Massachusetts is 1.2% more expensive than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $75,930 in Quincy, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Quincy, Massachusetts is more expensive than Salinas, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
68% more expensive in Quincy
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs Quincy, MA
Compared to Salinas, Quincy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% higher
      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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% higher
  Commute
  35.4% higher
  Health
  37.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher

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