Cost of Living in Salinas, CA
Population: 161,993 | California
148
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100
Salinas is 48% more expensive than the national average.
146
Housing
200
Home Values
113
Regional Price
Income
- Median Household Income
- $89,150
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- +19%
Housing
- Median Rent
- $1,923/mo
- Median Home Value
- $610,900
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $1,912/mo
Everyday Prices in Salinas
BLS Average Prices for the Salinas, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area
⛽
$3.22
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
+5% vs US
🥚
$2.62
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
+5% vs US
🥛
$4.22
Milk (whole)
per gallon
+5% vs US
🍞
$1.94
Bread (white)
per lb
+5% vs US
🍗
$4.35
Chicken breast
per lb
+5% vs US
⚡
$0.26
Electricity
per kWh
+38% vs US
Climate in Salinas
NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)
58.1°F
Avg Temperature
12.6"
Rainfall / Year
56d
Rainy Days / Year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 62 | 63 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 74 | 74 | 68 | 62 |
| Avg °F | 52 | 53 | 55 | 57 | 59 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 62 | 56 | 51 |
| Low °F | 42 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 50 | 53 | 55 | 56 | 54 | 50 | 44 | 41 |
| Rain" | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 2.1 |