Salinas, California vs. Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina is 47.9% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $26,050 in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Roanoke Rapids
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Roanoke Rapids, NC
Compared to Salinas, Roanoke Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.9% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  33.4% lower
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower