Salinas, California 

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Cost of Living in Salinas, California

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.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Salinas is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Salinas, California is more expensive.

Salinas cost of living is 140.5

COST OF LIVINGSalinasCaliforniaUSA
  140.5149.9100
  104.5105.1100
  143.798.3100
  215.5234.8100
  $665,400$733,500$338,100
  91.5102.4100
  100.4133.1100
  112.9118.7100
100=National Average
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    Reviews for Salinas    15 Reviews
    Sacred Heart School Pk- 8 - 7/19/2014
    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... Read More
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    The best place to live - 1/9/2012
    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... Read More
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    Outstanding air quality, beautiful surroundings. - 12/25/2009
    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... Read More
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    ZIP CODES IN SALINAS, CALIFORNIA
    93906 93905 93901
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