Salem, Oregon vs. Pismo Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pismo Beach, California is 74.4% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $69,766 in Pismo Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pismo Beach, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
202% more expensive in Pismo Beach
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Pismo Beach, CA
Compared to Salem, Pismo Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.4% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  202.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher