Salinas, California vs. San Antonio, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Antonio, Texas is 36.1% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $31,957 in San Antonio, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Antonio, Texas is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in San Antonio
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. San Antonio, TX
Compared to Salinas, San Antonio is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  33.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower