Cost of Living Calculator - Vancouver, Washington vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 19.1% more expensive than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $166,695 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Salinas
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Vancouver, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% higher
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  57.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower

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