Side-by-side
Salinas vs Eugene vs Oxnard vs Santa Rosa
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Salinas, CA46 | Eugene, OR53 | Oxnard, CA48 | Santa Rosa, CA54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 46 | 53 | 48 | 54 |
| Affordability | 50 | 78 | 49 | 51 |
| Housing | 12 | 17 | 16 | 13 |
| Jobs | 22 | 33 | 25 | 45 |
| Safety | 56 | 49 | 50 | 71 |
| Climate | 100 | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 30 | 27 | 48 | 37 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,138 | $4,100 | $5,156 | $5,093 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,232 | $1,286 | $2,250 | $2,155 |
| Median home value | $610,900 | $435,400 | $617,800 | $685,000 |
| Median HH income | $89,150 | $63,836 | $93,372 | $97,410 |
| Unemployment | 6.5% | 5.3% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Population | 162K | 177.5K | 201K | 177.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 71° / 41° | 82° / 34° | 72° / 46° | 83° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 313 | 190 | 318 | 292 |