Salem, Oregon vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 28.4% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $64,209 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Salem, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.3% higher
  Commute
  87.0% higher
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher