Alameda, California vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 51.2% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $52,663 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Salem
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Alameda, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.2% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower