Here's what it costs to live in Salinas, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,991 per month, while the typical home is valued around $654,100. Households earn a median of $91,908 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 44. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$91,908
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,991
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$654,100
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$2,173
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$2,232
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,684
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$3,623
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
161,761
Latest estimate
Median Age
32.4 yrs
Census ACS
44.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,810
Per month
Avg Home Value
$668,780
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 93901 | — | $1,700 | $658,000 |
| ZIP 93905 | — | $1,698 | $513,300 |
| ZIP 93906 | — | $1,981 | $568,500 |
| ZIP 93907 | — | $1,941 | $642,000 |
| ZIP 93908 | — | $1,731 | $962,100 |
January Avg
52°F
July Avg
63°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.4
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
87.7%
The cost of living index for Salinas is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Salinas is $1,991 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Salinas is $91,908 per year.
The median home value in Salinas is $654,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Salinas has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 44.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
