Salem, Oregon vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 41.4% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $73,950 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Salem, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.4% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% higher
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher