Salinas vs Santa Cruz

Cost of living from Salinas, CA to Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA. ACS 2024 5-year median gross rent is $2,055 vs $2,264. Median home value is $781,000 vs $1,027,500. Median household income is $97,230 vs $111,093. BEA 2024 all-items RPP is 109.0 vs 109.9 (US=100). $90,000 where you live now is about $90,705 where you’re going. Estimates, not advice.