Salinas vs San Jose

Cost of living from Salinas, CA to San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA. ACS 2024 5-year median gross rent is $2,055 vs $2,840. Median home value is $781,000 vs $1,447,800. Median household income is $97,230 vs $162,111. BEA 2024 all-items RPP is 109.0 vs 110.4 (US=100). $90,000 where you live now is about $91,140 where you’re going. Estimates, not advice.