Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 36.0% more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $68,006 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Salinas
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Virginia Beach, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  36.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher