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


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 35.4% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $193,883 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Salinas
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs Salinas, CA
Compared to San Rafael, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  30.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% lower

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