What is a pro or con of living in Salinas, Californiacompared to Vallejo, California?

Median Home Cost is 32% more expensive in Salinas.

What salary do I need to live in Salinas, California copmared to Vallejo, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Vallejo, California should increase to $53,873 in Salinas, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

VALLEJO vs. SALINAS
Cost of Living Comparison

Vallejo, California vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 7.7% more expensive than Vallejo, California.

You would need a salary of $53,873 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vallejo, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Vallejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Salinas
than in Vallejo, California

Vallejo, CA vs. Salinas, CA

Compared to Vallejo, Salinas is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

19.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.9% lower

Commute

18.8% lower

Health

28.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Vallejo, California vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Vallejo, CA vs. Salinas, CA

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