Salem, Oregon vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 110.0% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $923,828 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in San Jose
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Salem, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  110.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  255.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  22.1% higher
  Commute
  57.1% higher
  Health
  16.1% higher
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  Personal
  9.9% higher
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