Zionsville, Indiana vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 18.7% more expensive than Zionsville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $352,437 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Zionsville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Zionsville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Salinas
than in Zionsville, Indiana
Zionsville, IN vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Zionsville, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  43.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower

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