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


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 9.6% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $67,809 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Salinas
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs Salinas, CA
Compared to San Marcos, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  61.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower

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