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


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 1.0% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $86,159 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Utilities are the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
29% cheaper in Salem
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs Salem, OR
Compared to Bakersfield, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.0% lower
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower

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