Salinas, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 53.0% more expensive than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $142,313 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in San Jose
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Salinas, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  53.0% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  50.4% higher
  Health
  25.1% lower
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  Personal
  1.6% higher
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