Cost of Living Calculator - Alamo, California vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 69.7% cheaper than Alamo, California.

You would need a salary of $22,702 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Alamo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Salem
than in Alamo, California
Alamo, CA vs Salem, OR
Compared to Alamo, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.7% 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
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% lower
  Commute
  25.6% lower
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower

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