Salinas, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Salinas, California?
$10,620 / month
for a family, 96.7% more expensive than the national average A total of $127,440 for the year for a family.
$7,333 / month
for a single person, 53.8% more expensive than the national average A total of $88,000 for the year for a single person.

Salinas cost of living score
151.9
More expensive
51.9% higher
than the US average
1.3% higher
than the California average
Salinas, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 151.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 51.9% higher than the U.S. average and 1.3% lower than the average for California.

Salinas, CA

Housing costs in Salinas?
A typical home costs $665,400, which is 96.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 9.3% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Salinas costs $2,680 per month, which is 87.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 19.8% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Salinas?
To live comfortably in Salinas, California, a minimum annual income of $127,440 for a family, and $88,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Salinas?
Living in Salinas, California comes with a moderate cost of living when compared to other U.S cities. Median house values reach around $420K while rent for a single bedroom typically runs from approximately $1,400 - 1,700 per month depending on the area chosen. Utilities and groceries remain within standards seen nationally while taxes tend to be slightly lower than other parts of Northern California.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSalinasCaliforniaUnited States
  151.9149.9100.0
  104.5105.1100
  143.798.3100.0
  215.5234.8100.0
  $665,400$733,500$338,100
  91.5102.4100
  100.4133.1100.0
  112.9118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 10 years ago

Sacred Heart School is a fine Catholic school in the heart of Salinas, Ca. Victoria Torcolini was principal of this PK-8 school from 2006-2009. Under her leadership, SHS  More

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Over 12 years ago

I Was born and raise in salinas. In 2006 my family moved to the central valley. I moved back to salinas in 2011. I moved back Because I got a better job in Carmel. I  More

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Salinas, California has some of the best weather in Central California. I love looking out at the mountain ranges that line the Salinas River Valley. It's a shame that  More

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