Zip 93905 (Salinas, CA) Cost of Living


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Salinas cost of living score
151.9
More expensive
51.9% higher
than the US average
1.3% higher
than the California average
Salinas (zip 93905), 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.

Zip 93905 (Salinas, CA)

Housing costs in Salinas?
A typical home costs $570,900, which is 68.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.2% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Salinas costs $2,400 per month, which is 11.6% more than the national average of $2,150 and 11.7% cheaper than the state average of $2,680.

Can I afford Salinas?
To live comfortably in Salinas (zip 93905), California, a minimum annual income of $109,440 for a family, and $78,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Salinas?
The cost of living in 93905 Salinas, CA is relatively low compared to the rest of the country. The median home value is $399,000, and monthly rent averages $1,550 for a one-bedroom apartment. Other living expenses such as groceries, utilities, and transportation are also quite affordable in the area. With its mild weather year-round and close proximity to San Francisco and other attractions, 93905 Salinas, CA offers an attractive lifestyle without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSalinasCaliforniaUnited States
  151.9149.9100.0
  103.6105.1100
  143.798.3100.0
  180.0234.8100.0
  $570,900$733,500$338,100
  90.9%102.4%100.0%
  101.5133.1100.0
  112.7118.7100.0

   100=National Average

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