Cost of Living Calculator - Seaside, California vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 2.6% cheaper than Seaside, California.

You would need a salary of $48,683 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seaside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is cheaper than Seaside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Salinas
than in Seaside, California
Seaside, CA vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Seaside, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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