Mountain View, California vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 63.3% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $18,364 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Salem
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Mountain View, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.3% 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
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower