Marina, California vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 33.5% cheaper than Marina, California.

You would need a salary of $66,537 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Marina, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Marina, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Salem
than in Marina, California
Marina, CA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Marina, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  8.8% lower
  Health
  35.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower