Salinas, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 73.7% more expensive than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $73,325 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Salinas, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
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  73.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  57.6% higher
  Health
  20.0% lower
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  Personal
  16.9% higher
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