Cost of Living Calculator - Talkeetna, Alaska vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 37.2% more expensive than Talkeetna, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $68,604 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Talkeetna, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Talkeetna, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
223% more expensive in Salinas
than in Talkeetna, Alaska
Talkeetna, AK vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Talkeetna, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% higher
      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
  20.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.3% lower
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower

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