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Salinas vs Sunnyvale
Two California cities 52 miles apart, side by side.
| Salinas | Sunnyvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 161,993 | 153,455 |
| Median household income | $89,150 | $181,862 |
| Median home value | $610,900 | $1,816,600 |
| Median rent | $1,923/mo | $3,065/mo |
| Median age | 32.1 | 35.1 |
| Homeownership | 47% | 44% |
| Property tax (effective) | 0.65% | 0.50% |
| Sales tax | 9.25% | 9.75% |
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Questions
Is Salinas or Sunnyvale cheaper?
For housing, Salinas is cheaper: median home values are $610,900 in Salinas and $1,816,600 in Sunnyvale; median rents are $1,923 and $3,065.
Which has higher incomes, Salinas or Sunnyvale?
Sunnyvale: median household income is $89,150 in Salinas and $181,862 in Sunnyvale.
How far is Salinas from Sunnyvale?
About 52 miles in a straight line.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; state revenue agencies for sales tax.