Salinas, California vs. Truckee, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Truckee, California is 23.3% more expensive than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $61,637 in Truckee, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Truckee, California is more expensive than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Truckee
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Truckee, CA
Compared to Salinas, Truckee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.9% higher
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher