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


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 37.3% cheaper than Alpine, California.

You would need a salary of $47,059 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Alpine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Salem
than in Alpine, California
Alpine, CA vs Salem, OR
Compared to Alpine, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.8% lower
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower

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