Salem, Massachusetts vs. Newport Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newport Beach, California is 182.5% more expensive than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $141,240 in Newport Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newport Beach, California is more expensive than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
430% more expensive in Newport Beach
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Newport Beach, CA
Compared to Salem, Newport Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  182.5% higher
      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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  444.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower