Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 42.4% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $80,615 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Salinas
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs Salinas, CA
Compared to San Francisco, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.4% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  36.5% lower
  Health
  25.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower

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