Is cold water more dense than salty water?

Cold water is generally denser than warm water, but when compared to salty water, the density depends on the specific temperatures and salinity levels. Salty water is denser than fresh water due to the dissolved salt. Therefore, if the cold water is fresh, it will typically be less dense than salty water at the same temperature. However, if the cold water is very cold and the salinity of the salty water is low, it might be denser than the salty water.