Salem, Oregon vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 55.4% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $139,834 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Salem, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.4% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% higher
  Commute
  64.3% higher
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher