Salem, Oregon vs. Davis, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Davis, California is 50.4% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $75,195 in Davis, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Davis, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Davis
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Davis, CA
Compared to Salem, Davis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.4% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.9% higher
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher