Salinas, California vs. Chesapeake, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chesapeake, Virginia is 26.5% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $55,142 in Chesapeake, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chesapeake, Virginia is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Chesapeake
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Chesapeake, VA
Compared to Salinas, Chesapeake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% lower
      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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower