Salem, Oregon vs. Barstow, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barstow, California is 12.1% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $43,945 in Barstow, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barstow, California is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Barstow
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Barstow, CA
Compared to Salem, Barstow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.2% higher
  Commute
  3.0% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher

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