Santa Clara, California vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 56.4% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $21,778 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Salem
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Santa Clara, Salem is:
  Homeowner
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  56.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  13.8% lower
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  Personal
  8.8% lower
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