Pasadena, California vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 44.9% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $220,452 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Salem
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Pasadena, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% lower
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower