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


The cost of living in Sonora, California is 22.1% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $58,452 in Sonora, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonora, California is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Sonora
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs Sonora, CA
Compared to Salinas, Sonora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% lower
      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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% higher
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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