Norfolk, Virginia vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 53.1% more expensive than Norfolk, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $61,220 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Norfolk, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Norfolk, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in Salinas
than in Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk, VA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Norfolk, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.1% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  164.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  21.8% higher
  Health
  36.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower