Cost of Living Calculator - Salinas, California vs Sonoma, California


The cost of living in Sonoma, California is 20.9% more expensive than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $60,427 in Sonoma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonoma, California is more expensive than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Sonoma
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs Sonoma, CA
Compared to Salinas, Sonoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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