Side-by-side
Salinas vs Vancouver
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Salinas, CA46 | Vancouver, WA52 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 46 | 52 |
| Affordability | 50 | 79 |
| Housing | 12 | 31 |
| Jobs | 22 | 39 |
| Safety | 56 | 32 |
| Climate | 100 | 93 |
| Amenities | 30 | 26 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,138 | $4,520 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,232 | $1,677 |
| Median home value | $610,900 | $440,300 |
| Median HH income | $89,150 | $78,156 |
| Unemployment | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Population | 162K | 192.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 71° / 41° | 81° / 36° |
| Sunny days / yr | 313 | 166 |