Cost of Living Calculator - Salinas, California vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 93.5% more expensive than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $193,523 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Salinas, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.5% higher
      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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  245.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  54.2% higher
  Health
  37.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher

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