Arcata, California vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 5.4% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $52,998 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Salem
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Arcata, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower