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


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 52.1% cheaper than Albany, California.

You would need a salary of $23,959 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Albany, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Salem
than in Albany, California
Albany, CA vs Salem, OR
Compared to Albany, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.1% 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
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower

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