Cost of Living Calculator - Salinas, California vs Rochester, Washington


The cost of living in Rochester, Washington is 21.1% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $276,265 in Rochester, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Washington is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Rochester
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs Rochester, WA
Compared to Salinas, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% lower
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  39.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower

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