Cost of Living Calculator - Barstow, California vs Salem, New Jersey


The cost of living in Salem, New Jersey is 4.1% cheaper than Barstow, California.

You would need a salary of $47,944 in Salem, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Barstow, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, New Jersey is cheaper than Barstow, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Salem
than in Barstow, California
Barstow, CA vs Salem, NJ
Compared to Barstow, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  7.5% higher
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher

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