Apple Valley, California vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 4.0% cheaper than Apple Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $71,978 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Apple Valley, California
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
31% cheaper in Salem
than in Apple Valley, California
Apple Valley, CA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Apple Valley, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.5% lower
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower