Salem, Oregon vs. Nipomo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nipomo, California is 43.4% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $57,344 in Nipomo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nipomo, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Nipomo
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Nipomo, CA
Compared to Salem, Nipomo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher