Zip 93906 (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 93906), 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 93906 (Salinas, CA)

Housing costs in Salinas?
A typical home costs $597,300, which is 76.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.6% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Salinas costs $2,920 per month, which is 35.8% more than the national average of $2,150 and 8.2% more than the state average of $2,680.

Can I afford Salinas?
To live comfortably in Salinas (zip 93906), California, a minimum annual income of $114,480 for a family, and $96,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Salinas?
The cost of living in 93906 Salinas, CA is quite reasonable. The median home price is just over $500,000 and the median rent per month is $1,647. The local grocery stores generally offer low prices for everyday items and there are numerous restaurants to choose from within the area. Overall, 93906 Salinas offers a good quality of life at an affordable cost.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSalinasCaliforniaUnited States
  151.9149.9100.0
  104.4105.1100
  143.798.3100.0
  200.9234.8100.0
  $597,300$733,500$338,100
  91.9%102.4%100.0%
  100.6133.1100.0
  112.7118.7100.0

   100=National Average

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