Salem, Oregon vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 20.6% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $104,324 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Salem, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.2% higher
  Commute
  30.9% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher