Cost of living in Salinas

In Salinas, United States, a single person typically needs around $2897 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $7019 monthly.

How expensive is Salinas compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Salinas is 103% more expensive overall.

How does Salinas compare to your city?

Salinas is 32% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Salinas is, on average, 26% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Salinas?

Who is Salinas a good fit for?

Salinas tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Salinas so expensive?

The primary driver of high costs in Salinas is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in Salinas?

Food costs in Salinas are 52% higher than the European benchmark.

Is public transport affordable in Salinas?

Public transport is 1% higher than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2897 $
Without Rent
968 $
Rent & Utilities
1929 $
Food
722 $
Transport
76 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4939 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
164.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 30 $
Dinner 80.7 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 11.9 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 8.07 $
Capuccino 5.02 $
Coke, 330ml 2.8 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.37 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.98 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.34 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.78 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.75 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 16.8 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 16.3 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.5 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.88 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.63 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.12 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.7 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.68 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.16 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.55 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 10.6 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.74 $
Cigarette pack 10.9 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.91 $
Monthly Pass 58.4 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.3 $
Taxi, 8 km 22.5 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 127 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 10.4 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 6.07 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 4.25 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.29 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 200 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 306 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 64.7 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,626 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 3,119 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,814 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 3,273 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,936 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,333 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,939 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.59%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 53.3 $
Cinema, 1 seat 14.1 $
Haircut 22.8 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 97.8 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 52.4 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 2,714 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 18,981 $

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Salinas vs George Town (George Town is 26% more expensive)
Bahamas
Salinas vs Nassau (Nassau is 5% less expensive) Salinas vs Freeport (Freeport is 24% less expensive)
Vanuatu
Salinas vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 19% less expensive) Salinas vs Luganville (Luganville is 5% more expensive)
United States
Salinas vs New York City (New York City is 40% more expensive) Salinas vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 10% more expensive) Salinas vs Chicago (Chicago is 8% less expensive) Salinas vs Houston (Houston is 22% less expensive) Salinas vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 18% less expensive) Salinas vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 12% less expensive) Salinas vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 24% less expensive) Salinas vs San Diego (San Diego is 15% more expensive) Salinas vs Dallas (Dallas is 12% less expensive) Salinas vs San Jose (San Jose is 27% more expensive)
Canada
Salinas vs Toronto (Toronto is 11% less expensive) Salinas vs Montreal (Montreal is 33% less expensive) Salinas vs Calgary (Calgary is 26% less expensive) Salinas vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 23% less expensive) Salinas vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 38% less expensive) Salinas vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 39% less expensive) Salinas vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 15% less expensive) Salinas vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 9% less expensive) Salinas vs Brampton (Brampton is 27% less expensive) Salinas vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 26% less expensive)
Barbados
Salinas vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 53% less expensive) Salinas vs Holetown (Holetown is 52% less expensive)
Panama
Salinas vs Panama City (Panama City is 52% less expensive) Salinas vs Colon (Colon is 59% less expensive) Salinas vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 58% less expensive) Salinas vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 64% less expensive) Salinas vs David (David is 71% less expensive) Salinas vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 67% less expensive) Salinas vs Balboa (Balboa is 57% less expensive) Salinas vs Pacora (Pacora is 57% less expensive) Salinas vs Chitre (Chitre is 62% less expensive) Salinas vs Penonome (Penonome is 62% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Salinas vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 57% less expensive) Salinas vs Cayon (Cayon is 57% less expensive)
Cuba
Salinas vs Havana (Havana is 65% less expensive) Salinas vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 51% less expensive) Salinas vs Holguin (Holguin is 56% less expensive) Salinas vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 47% less expensive) Salinas vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 64% less expensive) Salinas vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 60% less expensive) Salinas vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 46% less expensive) Salinas vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 46% less expensive) Salinas vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 62% less expensive) Salinas vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 70% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Salinas vs San Jose (San Jose is 57% less expensive) Salinas vs Limon (Limon is 59% less expensive) Salinas vs Liberia (Liberia is 69% less expensive) Salinas vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 57% less expensive) Salinas vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 56% less expensive) Salinas vs Cartago (Cartago is 67% less expensive) Salinas vs Heredia (Heredia is 57% less expensive) Salinas vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 42% less expensive) Salinas vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 55% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Salinas vs Castries (Castries is 60% less expensive) Salinas vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 59% less expensive)
Jamaica
Salinas vs Kingston (Kingston is 54% less expensive) Salinas vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 73% less expensive) Salinas vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 65% less expensive) Salinas vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 60% less expensive) Salinas vs May Pen (May Pen is 72% less expensive) Salinas vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 66% less expensive) Salinas vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 71% less expensive) Salinas vs Linstead (Linstead is 64% less expensive) Salinas vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 61% less expensive) Salinas vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 61% less expensive)
El Salvador
Salinas vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 59% less expensive) Salinas vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 76% less expensive) Salinas vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 60% less expensive) Salinas vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 63% less expensive) Salinas vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 60% less expensive) Salinas vs Apopa (Apopa is 60% less expensive) Salinas vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 59% less expensive) Salinas vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 50% less expensive) Salinas vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 62% less expensive) Salinas vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 70% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Salinas vs St. John's (St. John's is 63% less expensive) Salinas vs All Saints (All Saints is 63% less expensive)
Grenada
Salinas vs St. George's (St. George's is 63% less expensive) Salinas vs Grenville (Grenville is 63% less expensive)
Dominica
Salinas vs Roseau (Roseau is 65% less expensive) Salinas vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 61% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Salinas vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 66% less expensive) Salinas vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 65% less expensive)
Belize
Salinas vs Belize City (Belize City is 70% less expensive) Salinas vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 62% less expensive) Salinas vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 75% less expensive) Salinas vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 54% less expensive) Salinas vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 46% less expensive)
Guatemala
Salinas vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 65% less expensive) Salinas vs Mixco (Mixco is 78% less expensive) Salinas vs Coban (Coban is 69% less expensive) Salinas vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 73% less expensive) Salinas vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 69% less expensive) Salinas vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 69% less expensive) Salinas vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 70% less expensive) Salinas vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 70% less expensive) Salinas vs Flores (Flores is 70% less expensive) Salinas vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 73% less expensive)
Honduras
Salinas vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 71% less expensive) Salinas vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 64% less expensive) Salinas vs Choloma (Choloma is 79% less expensive) Salinas vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 78% less expensive) Salinas vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 70% less expensive) Salinas vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 70% less expensive) Salinas vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 75% less expensive) Salinas vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 75% less expensive) Salinas vs Yoro (Yoro is 75% less expensive) Salinas vs La Lima (La Lima is 70% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Salinas vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 73% less expensive) Salinas vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 64% less expensive) Salinas vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 74% less expensive) Salinas vs Higuey (Higuey is 73% less expensive) Salinas vs La Vega (La Vega is 80% less expensive) Salinas vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 71% less expensive) Salinas vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 75% less expensive) Salinas vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 82% less expensive) Salinas vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 78% less expensive) Salinas vs Bonao (Bonao is 81% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Salinas vs Managua (Managua is 73% less expensive) Salinas vs Leon (Leon is 78% less expensive) Salinas vs Masaya (Masaya is 75% less expensive) Salinas vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 81% less expensive) Salinas vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 78% less expensive) Salinas vs Esteli (Esteli is 80% less expensive) Salinas vs Granada (Granada is 76% less expensive) Salinas vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 84% less expensive) Salinas vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 77% less expensive) Salinas vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 69% less expensive)