Cost of Living Calculator - Salinas, California vs Chelan, Washington


The cost of living in Chelan, Washington is 18.4% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $61,174 in Chelan, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chelan, Washington is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Chelan
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs Chelan, WA
Compared to Salinas, Chelan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.0% lower
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  34.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower

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