Fair Oaks, California vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 25.5% cheaper than Fair Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $29,789 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Fair Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Fair Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Salem
than in Fair Oaks, California
Fair Oaks, CA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Fair Oaks, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower