Clayton, California vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 52.1% cheaper than Clayton, California.

You would need a salary of $23,936 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Clayton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Clayton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Salem
than in Clayton, California
Clayton, CA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Clayton, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.1% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% lower
  Commute
  31.2% lower
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower