Cost of Living Calculator - Modesto, California vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 22.3% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $97,824 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Salinas
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Modesto, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  43.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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