Cost of Living Calculator - Salinas, California vs Sun City West, Arizona


The cost of living in Sun City West, Arizona is 24.3% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $56,744 in Sun City West, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City West, Arizona is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Sun City West
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs Sun City West, AZ
Compared to Salinas, Sun City West is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  9.6% higher
  Health
  35.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower

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