Salem, Oregon vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 30.7% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $91,465 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Salem, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.6% higher
  Commute
  35.4% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher