Salinas, California vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 13.5% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $32,888 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Salinas, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  27.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher