Salem, Oregon vs. Buena Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buena Park, California is 50.3% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $75,146 in Buena Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buena Park, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Buena Park
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Buena Park, CA
Compared to Salem, Buena Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.3% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% higher
  Commute
  26.8% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher