Vail, Arizona vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 31.3% more expensive than Vail, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $65,654 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vail, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Vail, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Salinas
than in Vail, Arizona
Vail, AZ vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Vail, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  68.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher