Salinas, California vs. Solvang, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Solvang, California is 26.0% more expensive than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $63,025 in Solvang, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Solvang, California is more expensive than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Solvang
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Solvang, CA
Compared to Salinas, Solvang is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% higher
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower

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