Valley Center, California vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 36.6% cheaper than Valley Center, California.

You would need a salary of $34,895 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley Center, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Valley Center, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Salem
than in Valley Center, California
Valley Center, CA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Valley Center, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% lower
      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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.0% lower
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower