Salem, Oregon vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 171.0% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $146,338 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
303% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Redwood City, CA
Compared to Salem, Redwood City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  171.0% 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
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  469.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% higher
  Commute
  44.5% higher
  Health
  26.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.3% higher