Salem, Oregon vs. Pomona, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pomona, California is 35.1% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $67,529 in Pomona, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pomona, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Pomona
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Pomona, CA
Compared to Salem, Pomona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.1% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.6% higher
  Commute
  63.9% higher
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher