Princeton, West Virginia vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 94.9% more expensive than Princeton, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $136,408 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Princeton, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
372% more expensive in Salinas
than in Princeton, West Virginia
Princeton, WV vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Princeton, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  506.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  36.2% higher
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher